diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -142,9 +142,10 @@ The backend requires specific environment variables to connect to **Google Cloud
 
 #### Backend (port 8000)
 
-In one terminal, from the project root with the virtual environment active:
+In one terminal, with the virtual environment active:
 
 ```bash
+cd backend
 uv run main.py
 ```