diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index bf38dc5..a6cbae1 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ Mainnet test has started! **PPLNS window = 2160 blocks, block time = 10 seconds*
 - xmrig should connect and start mining
 - you can connect multiple miners to the same p2pool node. The more the better!
 - From now on, watch your wallet to see if it gets anything
-- Also check p2pool.log for any warnings and errors: `cat p2pool.log | grep -E 'WARNING|ERROR'`
+- Also check p2pool.log for any warnings and errors: `grep -E 'WARNING|ERROR' p2pool.log`
 
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