diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 623383fd..e6a08d0a 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@
     Navigate into your new site’s directory and start it up.
 
     ```shell
+    export NODE_OPTIONS=--openssl-legacy-provider
     npm run develop
     ```