diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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 ## Disclaimers / important information
 
-Create an user account in order to use the browser-based user interface called the Dashboard. Therefore navigate to `https://yoursite.com/dashboard` and follow the instructions.
+The credentials are emailed to the root account. Navigate to `https://yoursite.com/dashboard` with these credentials and follow the instructions.
+
 ## Documentation and resources
 
 * Official app website: <https://automad.org/>
diff --git a/README_fr.md b/README_fr.md
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@@ -27,7 +27,8 @@ A flat-file content management system and template engine
 
 ## Avertissements / informations importantes
 
-Create an user account in order to use the browser-based user interface called the Dashboard. Therefore navigate to `https://yoursite.com/dashboard` and follow the instructions.
+The credentials are emailed to the root account. Navigate to `https://yoursite.com/dashboard` with these credentials and follow the instructions.
+
 ## Documentations et ressources
 
 * Site officiel de l'app : <https://automad.org/>