diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -98,6 +98,9 @@ devnso-adp-argocd
 # commit the changes to any .sops.yaml or secrets files, e.g. with 
 ## OPINIONATED GIT - use preferred method
 % git add -p
+# 1. review changes to the .sops.yaml
+# 2. press 'y' to accept the changes
+y
 % git commit -m "adds <firstname>.<lastname> to sops config"
 % git push
 ```