diff --git a/deploy-manage/monitor/autoops/cc-connect-self-managed-to-autoops.md b/deploy-manage/monitor/autoops/cc-connect-self-managed-to-autoops.md
index 7db38b4f86..748ed7710d 100644
--- a/deploy-manage/monitor/autoops/cc-connect-self-managed-to-autoops.md
+++ b/deploy-manage/monitor/autoops/cc-connect-self-managed-to-autoops.md
@@ -157,8 +157,7 @@ With this authentication method, you need to create an API key to grant access t
 
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 5. Select **Create API key**.
-6. When prompted to copy the key, select **Beats** from the dropdown.
-7. Copy the key and save it for later. You will need it when you [install the agent](#install-agent). 
+6. Copy the key and save it for later. You will need it when you [install the agent](#install-agent).
 
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