diff --git a/docs/README.md b/docs/README.md
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--- a/docs/README.md
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@@ -108,8 +108,8 @@ rpcpass=SomeDecentp4ssw0rd
 OR
 ```
 [Application Options]
-rpcuser=mylimituser
-rpcpass=Limitedp4ssw0rd
+rpclimituser=mylimituser
+rpclimitpass=Limitedp4ssw0rd
 ```
 For a list of available options, run: `$ btcctl --help`
 
@@ -216,4 +216,4 @@ information.
     * [database](https://github.com/btcsuite/btcd/tree/master/database) -
 	  Provides a database interface for the Bitcoin block chain
     * [btcutil](https://github.com/btcsuite/btcutil) - Provides Bitcoin-specific
-	  convenience functions and types
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+	  convenience functions and types