diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ Completed ToDo List [here](complete.md)
     * `nix-shell -p sops --run "sops secrets/secret_file.yml"`
     * New shell alias: `sops secrets/secret_file.yml`
 2.  When you add a new machine, you must update the secrets files encryption.  
-    * Run `sops-update secrets/secrets.yaml` and commit the change.
+    * Run `cd /etc/nixos/git; nix-shell; sops-update secrets/secrets.yaml` and commit the change.
 
 # Lanzaboote / SecureBoot
 *  Instructions here - [Link](https://git.sysctl.io/Mirrors/lanzaboote/src/branch/master/docs/QUICK_START.md)