diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 4ab842a..473fe20 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -29,4 +29,4 @@ To have the service start on boot run:
 # Automatic Deployment
 Make sure the bash script is executable by running: `chmod u+x install.sh`
 
-Run the script with: `sudo ./install.sh`
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+Make certain you are actually in the Meshtastic-Webserver Directory or this will fail. Run the script with: `sudo ./install.sh`
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diff --git a/install.sh b/install.sh
index 6c4a3ba..232ccd8 100755
--- a/install.sh
+++ b/install.sh
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ if test -f "meshtastic"; then
     echo "Virtual environment already exists. Skipping venv creation."
 else
     echo "Making virtual environment..."
+    python3 -m venv meshtastic
 fi
 
 echo "Installing venv requirements"