diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ packages, you will probably want the following:
    Make sure to uncomment the appropriate database section (either sqlite or
    PostgreSQL).
 
-        mv personalsite/settings.py.example personalsite/settings.py
+        cp -v personalsite/settings.py.example personalsite/settings.py
 
 6. Check syntax.