diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index f75dba73..2cb24254 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ Add the following two lines under it:
 
 Press Ctrl-X then type `y` then hit Enter to save the file and exit the editor. You should back at the pi@... prompt. Reboot by typing:
 
-`sudo reboot`
+`sudo reboot now`
 
 after logging back into the Pi, type: