diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -12,6 +12,8 @@ Download and install [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/en/)
 2. Open the `scripts` folder
 3. Open the folder that corresponds with your operating system
 4. Run the `install` file
+5. Create a file called `token` in the same directory as your `package.json` file and enter your bot client's token
+    - the `install` script will be updatedd soon to include this step
 
 ## Manual Installation/Updating