diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
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@@ -144,6 +144,12 @@ The backend requires specific environment variables to connect to **Google Cloud
 
 In one terminal, from the project root with the virtual environment active:
 
+
+```bash
+cd backend
+```
+
+
 ```bash
 uv run main.py
 ```