diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ $ CONFIG="$HOME/.rustypaste.toml" rustypaste
 To enable basic HTTP auth, set the `AUTH_TOKEN` environment variable (via `.env`):
 
 ```sh
-$ echo "AUTH_TOKEN=rustjerk" > .env
+$ echo "AUTH_TOKEN=$(openssl rand -base64 16)" > .env
 $ rustypaste
 ```