diff --git a/doc/source/template_guide/basic_resources.rst b/doc/source/template_guide/basic_resources.rst
index cc1d706cfc..7b1ebb171e 100644
--- a/doc/source/template_guide/basic_resources.rst
+++ b/doc/source/template_guide/basic_resources.rst
@@ -280,6 +280,7 @@ for an instance:
         type: OS::Nova::KeyPair
         properties:
           save_private_key: true
+          name: my_key
 
       my_instance:
         type: OS::Nova::Server