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@@ -15,8 +15,10 @@ For all the information, see the detailed user guide in
 
 Choose where you would like to create your new project, and call copier with the template.
 
-```
->$ copier copy gh:lincc-frameworks/python-project-template <path/to/destination>
+```sh
+copier copy gh:lincc-frameworks/python-project-template <path/to/destination>
+cd <path/to/destination>
+bash .prepare_project.sh
 ```
 
 ## Contributing to the Template
@@ -29,4 +31,4 @@ See full documentation at [readthedocs](https://lincc-ppt.readthedocs.io/en/late
 
 LINCC Frameworks is supported by Schmidt Futures, a philanthropic initiative
 founded by Eric and Wendy Schmidt, as part of the Virtual Institute of 
-Astrophysics (VIA).
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+Astrophysics (VIA).