diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -23,11 +23,13 @@ For the VBB network in Berlin/Brandenburg
     this should work for other public transit networks using the HAFAS api, but you will have to test this yourself
 
 ### The build part
-Create a `.env` in the project root and add
+Create a `.env` in the project root and add the following to it
+
 ```env
-VBB_API_KEY=
-VBB_API_URL=
+VBB_API_KEY={YOUR_API_KEY}
+VBB_API_URL={YOUR_API_URL}
 ```
+
 For local builds and connected devices simply run `flutter run` in your terminal.
 
 To build for linux: