diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 4046dba..42afc2d 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ Notes on the configuration:
 - `smtp_helo` is optional - when given the client will present itself
   to the upstream with the given name.
 - `smtp_username` is optional - if given the client will attempt to
-  authenticate itself with she server.  You should also give a password
+  authenticate itself with the server.  You should also give a password
   in this case.
 
 Run `mailrelay`,