diff --git a/docs/tutorials/hello-tye/00_run_locally.md b/docs/tutorials/hello-tye/00_run_locally.md
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--- a/docs/tutorials/hello-tye/00_run_locally.md
+++ b/docs/tutorials/hello-tye/00_run_locally.md
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ This tutorial will demonstrate how to use [`tye run`](/docs/reference/commandlin
 
 Now that we have two applications running, let's make them communicate. By default, `tye` enables service discovery by injecting environment variables with a specific naming convention. For more information on, see [service discovery](/docs/reference/service_discovery.md).
 
-1. Open the solution in your editor of choice.
+1. If you haven't already, stop the existing `tye run` command using `Ctrl + C`. Open the solution in your editor of choice.
 
 2. Add a file `WeatherForecast.cs` to the `frontend` project.