diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 52b8459..02c02b0 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -156,7 +156,7 @@ Retention policy:
     snapshot_preserve_min       2d
     snapshot_preserve          14d
 
-    target_min                 no
+    target_preserve_min        no
     target_preserve            20d 10w *m
 
     snapshot_dir               btrbk_snapshots