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@@ -2,6 +2,12 @@
 
 # Client
 
+To start the dev server for the client, first `cd` into the client directory:
+
+```
+cd client
+```
+
 # Setup
 
 ## 1. Install Yarn
@@ -10,13 +16,19 @@ This [guide](https://classic.yarnpkg.com/en/docs/install/#mac-stable) will descr
 
 ## 2. Install Dependencies
 
-```bash
+```
 yarn install
 ```
 
-## 3. Start the app
+## 3. Set up the env file
 
-```bash
+```
+mv .env_sample .env
+```
+
+## 4. Start the app
+
+```
 yarn run dev
 ```
 
@@ -24,18 +36,18 @@ yarn run dev
 
 ## Test
 
-```bash
+```
 yarn run test
 ```
 
 ## Format
 
-```bash
+```
 yarn run format
 ```
 
 ## Storybook
 
-```bash
+```
 yarn storybook
 ```