diff --git a/doc/contributing/releases.md b/doc/contributing/releases.md
index eb03be2a07de0e..0c228d92f1c9e7 100644
--- a/doc/contributing/releases.md
+++ b/doc/contributing/releases.md
@@ -737,7 +737,7 @@ haven't pushed your tag first, then build promotion won't work properly.
 Push the tag using the following command:
 
 ```console
-$ git push <remote> <vx.y.z>
+$ git push upstream v1.2.3
 ```
 
 _Note_: Please do not push the tag unless you are ready to complete the