diff --git a/Doc/using/configure.rst b/Doc/using/configure.rst
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--- a/Doc/using/configure.rst
+++ b/Doc/using/configure.rst
@@ -10,6 +10,12 @@ Configure Python
 Build Requirements
 ==================
 
+.. seealso::
+
+   For step-by-step instructions on installing dependencies and building
+   CPython, refer to the `Python Developer's Guide
+   <https://devguide.python.org/getting-started/setup-building/>`_.
+
 To build CPython, you will need:
 
 * A `C11 <https://en.cppreference.com/w/c/11>`_ compiler. `Optional C11
diff --git a/Misc/NEWS.d/next/Documentation/2026-05-05-21-30-00.gh-issue-67071.DevGuide.rst b/Misc/NEWS.d/next/Documentation/2026-05-05-21-30-00.gh-issue-67071.DevGuide.rst
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@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+Add a *See also* cross-reference from the *Build requirements* section of the
+*Configure Python* documentation to the Python Developer's Guide for setup
+and build instructions.