diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 503023391..aad7cc558 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -86,10 +86,10 @@ Access the library in Ruby:
 
 ```ruby
 # Provide authentication credentials
-client = Octokit::Client.new(:login => 'defunkt', :password => 'c0d3b4ssssss!')
+client = Octokit::Client.new(:access_token => 'personal_access_token')
 
-# Set access_token instead of login and password if you use personal access token
-# client = Octokit::Client.new(:access_token => '[personal_access_token]!')
+# You can still use the username/password syntax by replacing the password value with your PAT.
+# client = Octokit::Client.new(:login => 'defunkt', :password => 'personal_access_token')
 
 # Fetch the current user
 client.user