diff --git a/docs/identity/hybrid/connect/authenticate-application-id.md b/docs/identity/hybrid/connect/authenticate-application-id.md
index d3b8b9dc748..09ad89775ba 100644
--- a/docs/identity/hybrid/connect/authenticate-application-id.md
+++ b/docs/identity/hybrid/connect/authenticate-application-id.md
@@ -491,7 +491,7 @@ Follow these steps to remove the legacy service account.
 1. Add the service account username and password.
 
      ``` powershell 
-     $HACredential
+     $HACredential = Get-Credential
      ```
 
  1. You're prompted to enter the Microsoft Entra administrator `UserPrincipalName` value and the password. Enter the username and password.