diff --git a/docs/local-dev/debugging.md b/docs/local-dev/debugging.md
index 3de09b0108..39981f2e54 100644
--- a/docs/local-dev/debugging.md
+++ b/docs/local-dev/debugging.md
@@ -79,12 +79,12 @@ Run configurations enable the use of debugging functionality such as steppers an
 
 1. Select `Edit Configurations` in the `Run` dropdown menu. Click the plus sign to add a new
    configuration, then select `Node.js`.
-3. In `Working directory`, input `{PROJECT_DIR}/packages/backend`.
+2. In `Working directory`, input `{PROJECT_DIR}/packages/backend`.
    Replace `{PROJECT_DIR}` with the path to your Backstage repo.
-4. In `JavaScript file`, input `{PROJECT_DIR}/node_modules/@backstage/cli/bin/backstage-cli`.
+3. In `JavaScript file`, input `{PROJECT_DIR}/node_modules/@backstage/cli/bin/backstage-cli`.
    Replace `{PROJECT_DIR}` with the path to your Backstage repo.
-5. In `Application parameters`, input `package start`.
-6. Optionally, for `Environment Variables`, input `LOG_LEVEL=debug`.
-7. Click `Apply` to save the changes.
-8. With the newly-created configuration selected, use the `Run` or `Debug` icons on the
+4. In `Application parameters`, input `package start`.
+5. Optionally, for `Environment Variables`, input `LOG_LEVEL=debug`.
+6. Click `Apply` to save the changes.
+7. With the newly-created configuration selected, use the `Run` or `Debug` icons on the
    toolbar to execute the newly created configuration.