diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 50055fba1094ccf9bdaac33db01c3afc17c3ec0a..f9c31c240f5fee4d037540a873ac551c61b41e5f 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ module ApplicationCable
 
     protected
       def find_verified_user
-        if current_user = User.find cookies.signed[:user_id]
+        if current_user = User.find(cookies.signed[:user_id])
           current_user
         else
           reject_unauthorized_connection