diff --git a/gitflow.txt b/gitflow.txt
index bc89d2bf0..57d79333b 100644
--- a/gitflow.txt
+++ b/gitflow.txt
@@ -35,19 +35,16 @@ Once per session (This authorizes gh to use your github account)
 3. Copy one-time code from terminal to browser
 
 Fetch upstream and sync fork
-1. git fetch upstream                 # fetch the upstream openhwgroup/cvw into your local clone
-2. git merge upstream/main            # merge the upstream openhwgroup/cvw into your local clone
-3. git push                           # pushes changes back to your fork.  Now all three should be in sync
+1. git pull upstream main             # fetch and merge the upstream openhwgroup/cvw into your local clone
+2. git push                           # pushes changes back to your fork.  Now all three should be in sync
 
 Create pull request
-1. git fetch upstream                 # fetch the upstream openhwgroup/cvw into your local clone
-2. git merge upstream/main            # merge the upstream openhwgroup/cvw into your local clone
+1. git pull upstream main             # fetch and merge the upstream openhwgroup/cvw into your local clone
 3. git push                           # pushes changes back to your fork.  Now all three should be in sync
 4. gh pr create                       # Create a pull request.
 5. Must include a title and strongly encourage a body message explaining your changes.
 6. Wait for pull request to be approved, rejected, or needs changes.
 7. Finish by fetching the upstream and pushing back to your fork.
-   1. git fetch upstream
-   2. git merge upstream/main  # sync your clone with the upstream
-   3. git push                 # sync your fork with the upstream and clone
+   1. git pull upstream main          # fetch and merge the upstream openhwgroup/cvw into your local clone
+   3. git push                        # sync your fork with the upstream and clone