diff --git a/docs/source/content/contributing.md b/docs/source/content/contributing.md
index 3734a3086..b26212e3b 100644
--- a/docs/source/content/contributing.md
+++ b/docs/source/content/contributing.md
@@ -212,7 +212,7 @@ In the release candidate branch:
 
 2. Update `version.json` file
 
-3. Update version in `sharpy/__init__.py` file
+3. Update version in `sharpy/version.py` file
 
 4. Commit, push and wait for tests to pass