diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 0fdeed4064..3fcf8b7a03 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ The mean stack is intended to provide a simple and fun starting point for cloud
 ### Installation 
 ``` 
 git clone https://github.com/linnovate/mean
+cd mean
 cp .env.example .env
 yarn install
 yarn build
@@ -20,6 +21,7 @@ yarn serve (for production)
 ### Docker based 
 ``` 
 git clone https://github.com/linnovate/mean
+cd mean
 cp .env-example .env
 docker-compose up -d
 ```