diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
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@@ -245,7 +245,7 @@ By default, a password will be said to have been recently seen if it has been
 seen in the last 10 minutes. You can change this configuration if needed:
 
 ```ruby
-Authie.config.sudo_timeout = 30.minutes
+Authie.config.sudo_session_timeout = 30.minutes
 ```
 
 ### Working with two factor authentication