diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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+++ b/README.md
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ First a protocol has to be defined, e.g.
 protocol=gandi
 ```
 
-For authentication at the domain provider, an authentication token has to be geven. Some protocols require a user name and an API address, too.
+For authentication at the domain provider, an authentication token has to be given. Some protocols require a user name and an API address, too.
 
 ```shell
 auth_key=g5Hdsfkj5J49li8HH3jfhsJp