diff --git a/doc/source/irc.rst b/doc/source/irc.rst
index 1c6ec3791d..91b707cfd2 100644
--- a/doc/source/irc.rst
+++ b/doc/source/irc.rst
@@ -321,7 +321,7 @@ old channel to indicate that discussions have moved to the new channel::
 
 Optionally an entry message can be added for anyone joining as a reminder::
 
-  /msg chanserv set #foo entrymessage This channel is unused, we're in #bar
+  /msg chanserv set #foo entrymsg This channel is unused, we're in #bar
 
 Periodically, someone should sweep the accessbot channels for any comments
 indicating a channel has been retired for at least 6 months, propose a change