diff --git a/doc/src/faq.md b/doc/src/faq.md
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--- a/doc/src/faq.md
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@@ -111,3 +111,14 @@ environment.systemPackages = [ (
   ''
 ) ];
 ```
+
+# Can I include my host's `<nixpkgs>` channel when building the VM?
+
+Use the following configuration if you build your MicroVM with
+channels, not Flakes:
+
+```nix
+nix.nixPath = [
+  "nixpkgs=${builtins.storePath <nixpkgs>}"
+];
+```