diff --git a/cli/record/new.go b/cli/record/new.go
index 5c57d6fc..5819bcdd 100644
--- a/cli/record/new.go
+++ b/cli/record/new.go
@@ -43,11 +43,12 @@ Typically, you need two records, an A record which points at the zone (@.) and
 a wildcard record for your apps (*.). Pass "--auto" to have Abra automatically
 set this up.
 
-    abra record new --auto
+    abra record new --auto foo.com -p gandi -v 192.168.178.44
 
 You may also invoke this command in "wizard" mode and be prompted for input
 
     abra record new
+
 `,
 	Action: func(c *cli.Context) error {
 		zone, err := internal.EnsureZoneArgument(c)