diff --git a/content/code-security/secret-scanning/working-with-secret-scanning-and-push-protection/working-with-push-protection-from-the-command-line.md b/content/code-security/secret-scanning/working-with-secret-scanning-and-push-protection/working-with-push-protection-from-the-command-line.md
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--- a/content/code-security/secret-scanning/working-with-secret-scanning-and-push-protection/working-with-push-protection-from-the-command-line.md
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@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@ You can also remove the secret if the secret appears in an earlier commit in the
 
 1. Save and close the editor to start the interactive rebase.
 1. Remove the secret from your code.
-1. Stage your changes using `git add .`
+1. Add your changes to the staging area using `git add .`
 1. Commit your changes using `git commit --amend`.
 1. Run `git rebase --continue` to finish the rebase.
 1. Push your changes with `git push`.