diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -121,7 +121,7 @@ install.packages("EpiNow2")
 Install the development version of the package with:
 
 ``` r
-install.packages("EpiNow2", repos = "https://epiforecasts.r-universe.dev")
+install.packages("EpiNow2", repos = c("https://epiforecasts.r-universe.dev", getOption("repos")))
 ```
 
 Alternatively, install the development version of the package with