diff --git a/docs/authentication/social-connections/github.mdx b/docs/authentication/social-connections/github.mdx
index 5eb33ad987..e42f537bc5 100644
--- a/docs/authentication/social-connections/github.mdx
+++ b/docs/authentication/social-connections/github.mdx
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ To make the setup process easier, it's recommended to keep two browser tabs open
 
   ### Set the Client ID and Client Secret in your Clerk Dashboard
 
-  1. In the GitHub app's **General** page, save your **Client ID** and **Client secret** somewhere secure.
+  1. In the GitHub app's **General** page, select **Generate a new client secret**. Save your **Client ID** and **Client secret** somewhere secure.
   1. Navigate back to your Clerk Dashboard where the modal should still be open and paste these values into the respective fields.
   1. Select **Add connection**.