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@@ -34,7 +34,8 @@ First thing to do is get your account cookies.
 This can be done by getting a browser extension that lets you see or export your cookies.
 
 - **Method 1 (recommended)**
-    - Get the value of the cookie called `_simpleauth_sess` and pass that value using `-s "COOKIE_VALUE"`
+    - Get the value of the cookie called `_simpleauth_sess` and pass that value using `-s 'COOKIE_VALUE'`
+    - Note: The quotes in the cookie value are part of the value, you might need to wrap the entire value (including double quotes) in single quotes.
 
 - **Method 2**
     - Export the cookies in the Netscape format using an extension.