diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index e333f76..026b708 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -12,5 +12,5 @@ Misc dependencies: `git, curl`
 * Install [NeoVim](https://neovim.io/)
 
 ```sh
-chezmoi init git@git.gay:gaiety/dotfiles.git
+chezmoi init --apply git@git.gay:gaiety/dotfiles.git
 ```