diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 898cd2d..7b7eb78 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -184,9 +184,9 @@ wget -r ftp://{USERNAME}:{PASSWORD@{IP ADDRESS}/
 VRFY root
 
 # Check email
-HELO {USER.com}
-MAIL FROM: <{SENDER@EMAIL.COM}>
-RCPT TO: <{TARGET@EMAIL.COM}>
+HELO USER.com
+MAIL FROM: <SENDER@EMAIL.COM>
+RCPT TO: <TARGET@EMAIL.COM>
 DATA
 SUBJECT: Test message
 {Enter Twice}