diff --git a/packages/cli/src/commands/onboard/README.md b/packages/cli/src/commands/onboard/README.md
index d2a6e10256..71e51a2077 100644
--- a/packages/cli/src/commands/onboard/README.md
+++ b/packages/cli/src/commands/onboard/README.md
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ npx @backstage/create-app
 cd new-backstage-app
 
 # Run the modded cli in the new app
-../github/backstage/packages/cli/bin/backstage-cli admin
+../github/backstage/packages/cli/bin/backstage-cli onboard
 ? Do you want to set up Authentication for this project? (Y/n)
 ...