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@@ -77,18 +77,18 @@ export TDL_NTP=pool.ntp.org # recommended
 
 > When you first use tdl, you need to login to get a Telegram session
 
-Login to Telegram with phone & code:
+If you have official desktop clients locally, you can import existing sessions.
+
+This may reduce the risk of blocking, but is unproven:
 
 ```shell
-tdl login
+tdl login -d /path/to/Telegram # recommended
 ```
 
-If you have official desktop clients locally, you can import existing sessions.
-
-This may reduce the risk of blocking, but is unproven:
+Login to Telegram with phone & code:
 
 ```shell
-tdl login -n iyeardesktop -d /path/to/Telegram
+tdl login
 ```
 
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