diff --git a/HOWTORELEASE.rst b/HOWTORELEASE.rst
index b6c5933..ce01577 100644
--- a/HOWTORELEASE.rst
+++ b/HOWTORELEASE.rst
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 Here are the steps on how to make a new release.
 
-1. Create a ``release-VERSION`` branch from ``upstream/master``.
+1. Create a ``release-VERSION`` branch from ``upstream/main``.
 2. Update ``CHANGELOG.rst``.
 3. Push a branch with the changes.
 4. Once all builds pass, push a tag named ``VERSION`` to ``upstream``.