diff --git a/content/en/references/api-key.md b/content/en/references/api-key.md
index f34ef3fae5..ca59f713dd 100644
--- a/content/en/references/api-key.md
+++ b/content/en/references/api-key.md
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ If the key activation fails, LocalStack will quit with an error messages that ma
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 API key activation failed! 🔑❌
 
-The API key you provided in the `LOCALSTACK_API_KEY` environment variable '"foo..."(6)' could not beactivated against our licensing server. Server message: Unable to verify API key.
+The API key you provided in the `LOCALSTACK_API_KEY` environment variable '"foo..."(6)' could not be activated against our licensing server. Server message: Unable to verify API key.
 
 Due to this error, Localstack has quit. LocalStack pro features can only be used with a valid license.