diff --git a/examples/suit_update/README.hardware.md b/examples/suit_update/README.hardware.md
index 67325f527e..996e5d1f34 100644
--- a/examples/suit_update/README.hardware.md
+++ b/examples/suit_update/README.hardware.md
@@ -275,7 +275,7 @@ the link local address of the device, with the interface specified. e.g:
 `aiocoap-fileserver` is used for hosting the firmwares available for updates.
 Devices retrieve the new firmware using the CoAP protocol.
 
-Start `aiocoap-fileserver`:
+Start `aiocoap-fileserver` from the RIOT base directory:
 
     $ mkdir -p coaproot
     $ aiocoap-fileserver coaproot