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@@ -5,8 +5,8 @@ alerts u when u have unread messages by adding 📬 to your bash prompt
 ## USAGE:
 
 - configure your imap server in `~/.uvgotmail/config` file. you can also use an existing `.muttrc` file.
-- add `./uvgotmail.py --daemon &` to the end of your `.bashrc` file
-- find the line where your PS1 is set and put `$(./uvgotmail.py --check)` at the start
+- add `(./uvgotmail.py --daemon &)` to the end of your `.bashrc` file
+- find the line where your PS1 is set and put `\$(./uvgotmail.py --check)` at the start
 
 
 ## OPTIONS:
@@ -30,4 +30,4 @@ alerts u when u have unread messages by adding 📬 to your bash prompt
     server=mail.domain.com
     port=993
     user=user@domain.com
-    password=ThisIsMyPassword
\ No newline at end of file
+    password=ThisIsMyPassword