diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ instructions on how to install Hugo, create a site, and install a theme.
 Installing the theme as a git submodule is the preferred way.
 
 ```
-git add submodule https://git.thecorams.net/kevin/basic-theme.git themes/basic-theme
+git submodule add https://git.thecorams.net/kevin/basic-theme.git themes/basic-theme
 ```
 
 ### Example Site