diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
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@@ -58,6 +58,9 @@ LINKEDIN_SECRET='LINKEDIN APP SECRET'
 # Seed your database with the challenges
 node seed_data/seed.js
 
+# Start the mongo server
+mongod
+
 # start the application
 gulp