diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index d49e4c92..b1994bfc 100644
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@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ First install python and poetry. Then:
 
     cd spiffworkflow-backend
     poetry install
+    ./bin/recreate_db clean
     ./bin/run_server_locally
 
 ## Frontend Setup