diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -219,7 +219,7 @@ Then, inside the `documenso` folder, copy the example env file:
 cp .env.example .env
 ```
 
-The following environement variables must be set:
+The following environment variables must be set:
 
 * `NEXTAUTH_URL`
 * `NEXTAUTH_SECRET`