diff --git a/backend/README.md b/backend/README.md
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@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ pip install -r requirements.txt
 With Postgres running, create a `trivia` database:
 
 ```bash
-createbd trivia
+createdb trivia
 ```
 
 Populate the database using the `trivia.psql` file provided. From the `backend` folder in terminal run: