diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index e94483b..d2f1b50 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -50,11 +50,17 @@ mkdir -p ~/.terraform.d/plugins/registry.terraform.io/DevFW-CICD/edge-connect/1.
 cp terraform-provider-edge-connect ~/.terraform.d/plugins/registry.terraform.io/DevFW-CICD/edge-connect/1.0.0/darwin_arm64/
 ```
 
-> Note: Adjust the path based on your OS and architecture (e.g., `linux_amd64`, `darwin_amd64`, etc.)
+Note: Adjust the path based on your OS and architecture (e.g., `linux_amd64`, `darwin_amd64`, etc.)
 
-4. Generate the binary by running `go install .` from the repository root. This installs the provider binary to `$HOME/go/bin` and means that `terraform init` is not necessary.
+## Usage
 
-5. You will also need a `~/.terraformrc` file with the following contents. `<home>` should refer to your `$HOME` directory.
+### Provider Configuration
+
+As the provider is currently not officially registered for public download, terraform must be configured to use a locally built version.
+
+To generate the binary run `go install .` from the repository root. This installs the provider binary to `$HOME/go/bin` and means that `terraform init` is not necessary.
+
+You will also need a `~/.terraformrc` file with the following contents. `<home>` should refer to your `$HOME` directory.
 
 ```hcl
 provider_installation {
@@ -70,11 +76,7 @@ provider_installation {
 }
 ```
 
-## Usage
-
-### Provider Configuration
-
-The provider must be configured with credentials and a URL. This can be done with a token in your code:
+You can then reference the local provider in your `.tf` files as follows:
 
 ```hcl
 provider "edge-connect" {
@@ -83,7 +85,7 @@ provider "edge-connect" {
 }
 ```
 
-Or with basic authentication:
+Or using basic authentication:
 
 ```hcl
 provider "edge-connect" {
@@ -93,7 +95,7 @@ provider "edge-connect" {
 }
 ```
 
-Or without code changes, via environment variables:
+Configuration can also be provided via environment variables:
 - `EDGE_CONNECT_BASE_URL`
 - `EDGE_CONNECT_TOKEN`
 - `EDGE_CONNECT_USERNAME`