diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index e62e0dd2..ce3602a1 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -91,9 +91,16 @@ venv\Scripts\activate
 # On macOS/Linux:
 source venv/bin/activate
 
+# Clone the repository
+git clone https://github.com/oobabooga/text-generation-webui
+cd text-generation-webui
+
 # Install dependencies (choose appropriate file under requirements/portable for your hardware)
 pip install -r requirements/portable/requirements.txt
 
+# Launch server (basic command)
+python server.py --portable --api --auto-launch
+
 # When done working, deactivate
 deactivate
 ```