diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
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@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ Basic steps:
 
     git clone git@github.com:chelseybaker/iOSMessageExport.git
     ```
-3. I reccomend copying your iTunes backup into your ~/Desktop/iOSBackup folder, just in case something bad happens (as I am not responsible for your misfortunes). Run backup.pl passing the backup directory. 
+3. I recommend copying your iTunes backup into your ~/Desktop/iOSBackup folder, just in case something bad happens (as I am not responsible for your misfortunes). Run backup.pl passing the backup directory. 
     ```
     perl iOSMessageExport/backup.pl --directory_path 9b9f73759fad7b31e330dd26bf7f745acccf1869/
     ```