diff --git a/Makefile b/Makefile
index 352befa3..2a400cd6 100644
--- a/Makefile
+++ b/Makefile
@@ -46,7 +46,6 @@ backend-run:
 # convert the backend link to an ngrok link
 .PHONY: backend-ngrok
 backend-ngrok:
-	include .env
 	@echo ${EXPO_PUBLIC_API_DOMAIN}
 	cd backend && ngrok http --domain=${EXPO_PUBLIC_API_DOMAIN} 8080
 
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 0abe7151..3a5c30e5 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@ The installation process can vary, so follow the instructions for each item belo
 - [expo-go](https://docs.expo.dev/get-started/expo-go/) - Expo allows mobile
   devices to scan a QR code and view the code running on a mobile device
 - [ngrok](https://ngrok.com/docs/getting-started/) - Allows us to easily connect
+  - You may need to run this to authenticate; `ngrok config add-authtoken 2ayIx9Z092NTzK4g6iR635XKtp9_XqbpW4vPEZmzxB6nyRqk`
 
 If everything was successful, you can now compile and run the project!