diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 9ff8cb7279211f..95de2460428f0c 100644
--- a/README.md
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@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ See the official [React Native website](https://facebook.github.io/react-native/
 - [Getting Started](#getting-started)
 - [Documentation](#documentation)
 - [Upgrading](#upgrading)
-- [Contributing](#contributing)
+- [Contributing](./CONTRIBUTING.md)
 - [License](#license)
 
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