diff --git a/lua/metals/install.lua b/lua/metals/install.lua
index 5ae4380..8f027f9 100644
--- a/lua/metals/install.lua
+++ b/lua/metals/install.lua
@@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ local function install_or_update(sync)
 
   local coursier_exe = conf.check_for_coursier()
   if not coursier_exe then
-    log.error_and_show(messages.coursier_installed)
+    log.error_and_show(messages.coursier_not_installed)
     return
   end