diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index d38b46d..91161da 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -310,7 +310,7 @@ These are the available config options for making requests. Only the `url` is re
   proxy: {
     host: '127.0.0.1',
     port: 9000,
-    auth: : {
+    auth: {
       username: 'mikeymike',
       password: 'rapunz3l'
     }