diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -49,6 +49,11 @@ $ pipenv run python manage.py migrate
 $ cd frontend
 $ yarn install
 ```
+
+If you get an openssl related warning, run the following command inside the frontend directory. 
+```
+export NODE_OPTIONS=--openssl-legacy-provider
+```
 5. Run redis on port 6380
 ``` 
 $ redis-server --port 6380
@@ -70,4 +75,4 @@ $ yarn start
 ![Project Page 2](https://i.imgur.com/PGbDYvS.png)
 ![Card Modal](https://i.imgur.com/xpFOTsO.png)
 
-Design Inspiration: https://www.behance.net/gallery/47031411/Trello-Atlassian-Redesign
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+Design Inspiration: https://www.behance.net/gallery/47031411/Trello-Atlassian-Redesign