diff --git a/content/400-pulse/250-database-setup/300-railway.mdx b/content/400-pulse/250-database-setup/300-railway.mdx
index 0827bf1c7e..b7bb5784c4 100644
--- a/content/400-pulse/250-database-setup/300-railway.mdx
+++ b/content/400-pulse/250-database-setup/300-railway.mdx
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ The template consists of three [services](https://docs.railway.app/reference/ser
    > Do not worry, this is to be expected and not a problem for the next steps.
 6. Click on the **Variables** tab.
 7. Manage your `PULSE_API_KEY` environment variable:
-   1. If you do not have the variable, click the **New Variable** button, create the `PULSE_API_KEY` environment variable, and then paste the `API_KEY`. Then save the changes by clicking the **Add** button.
+   1. If you do not have the variable, click the **New Variable** button, create the `PULSE_API_KEY` environment variable, and then paste the value of the `PULSE_API_KEY` that you obtained in the Platform Console. Then save the changes by clicking the **Add** button.
    2. If you have the variable, click the three vertical dots on the `PULSE_API_KEY` row and select **Edit**. Then paste in the `API_KEY` and click the check mark icon (☑️).
 8. Rebuild the **pulse-starter** service
    1. Click on the **Deployments** tab.