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@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ export SYNQ_TOKEN=<token>
 synq-sqlmesh upload
 ```
 
+The <token> value is obtained from the SYNQ UI when you click 'create' under SQLMesh integration
 
 ### Advanced usage