diff --git a/doc/manpages/boinccmd.xml b/doc/manpages/boinccmd.xml
index eb5a8547b6..64ac96b189 100644
--- a/doc/manpages/boinccmd.xml
+++ b/doc/manpages/boinccmd.xml
@@ -171,7 +171,7 @@
           <listitem>
               <para>Attach to an account using the project URL and authenticator
                 (send via email after <option>--create_account</option> was
-                succesfull).</para>
+                successful).</para>
           </listitem>
         </varlistentry>