diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
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@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ command:
 
 Or if you are using git then use the following command:
 
-    $ git clone git://github.com/ruby/ruby.git
+    $ git clone https://github.com/ruby/ruby.git
 
 There are some other branches under development. Try the following command
 to see the list of branches: