diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index c2b70f2..cd72180 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ Location: http://tus.example.com/files/123d3ebc995732b2
 }
 ```
 
-### PUT /files/<id>
+### PUT /files/\<id\>
 
 **Request:**
 ```