diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 5c93e5b..bfb897b 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -188,6 +188,8 @@ from actual import Actual
 
 with Actual(base_url="http://localhost:5006", password="mypass", file="My budget") as actual:
     actual.run_rules()
+    # sync changes back to the server
+    actual.commit()
 ```
 
 You can also manipulate the rules individually: