diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ You can manage server-config through the `terraria_config` dictionary:
 
 ```yaml
 terraria_config:
-  max-players: 8
+  maxplayers: 8
   password: supersecret
 ```