diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ gemini
 
 ```bash
 # Set your Google Cloud Project
-export GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="YOUR_PROJECT_NAME"
+export GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT="YOUR_PROJECT_ID"
 gemini
 ```