diff --git a/src/doc/crates-io.md b/src/doc/crates-io.md
index 8e9a5269b95..ba4d2b7dab0 100644
--- a/src/doc/crates-io.md
+++ b/src/doc/crates-io.md
@@ -21,7 +21,8 @@ $ cargo login abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz012345
 ```
 
 This command will inform Cargo of your API token and store it locally in your
-`~/.cargo/config`. Note that this token is a **secret** and should not be shared
+`~/.cargo/credentials` (previously it was `~/.cargo/config`).
+Note that this token is a **secret** and should not be shared
 with anyone else. If it leaks for any reason, you should regenerate it
 immediately.