diff --git a/ui/.env.local b/ui/.env.local.example
similarity index 100%
rename from ui/.env.local
rename to ui/.env.local.example
diff --git a/ui/README.md b/ui/README.md
index 09d413f4cae..630888ec4fb 100644
--- a/ui/README.md
+++ b/ui/README.md
@@ -36,6 +36,7 @@ Fix issues and vulnerabilities:
 
 Override the default CloudStack API URL:
 
+    mv .env.local.example .env.local
     Change the `API_URL` in the `.env.local` file
 
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