diff --git a/platform/smallstep-agent.mdx b/platform/smallstep-agent.mdx
index d1c7aaa3..a76b3e78 100644
--- a/platform/smallstep-agent.mdx
+++ b/platform/smallstep-agent.mdx
@@ -191,7 +191,7 @@ curl -sL https://packages.smallstep.com/scripts/smallstep-agent-install.sh | sud
 To configure the agent and register your Linux device with your Smallstep team, run:
 
 ```jsx
-step-agent-plugin register [team name]
+sudo step-agent-plugin register [team name]
 ```
 
 Alternatively, you can configure the agent manually.