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@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ This template can be used both as a [CI/CD component](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee
 
 ### Use as a CI/CD component
 
-Add the following to your `gitlab-ci.yml`:
+Add the following to your `.gitlab-ci.yml`:
 
 ```yaml
 include:
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ include:
 
 ### Use as a CI/CD template (legacy)
 
-Add the following to your `gitlab-ci.yml`:
+Add the following to your `.gitlab-ci.yml`:
 
 ```yaml
 include: