diff --git a/docs/Running-Mastodon/Heroku-guide.md b/docs/Running-Mastodon/Heroku-guide.md
index b66e562001..0de26230c7 100644
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@@ -11,3 +11,5 @@ Mastodon can theoretically run indefinitely on a free [Heroku](https://heroku.co
   * You will want Amazon S3 for file storage. The only exception is for development purposes, where you may not care if files are not saved. Follow a guide online for creating a free Amazon S3 bucket and Access Key, then enter the details.
   * If you want your Mastodon to be able to send emails, configure SMTP settings here (or later). Consider using [Mailgun](https://mailgun.com) or similar, who offer free plans that should suit your interests.
 3. Deploy! The app should be set up, with a working web interface and database. You can change settings and manage versions from the Heroku dashboard.
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+You may need to use the `heroku` CLI application to run `USERNAME=yourUsername rails mastodon:make_admin` to make yourself an admin.