diff --git a/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md b/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md
index d4e41691..2c8206cf 100644
--- a/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ Note: This criteria applies to all of privacytools.io
 - Cannot lock users to a particular platform.
 
 ### Software
-- Must be able to download over encryted network (can be a mirror)
+- Must be able to download over encrypted network (can be a mirror)
 - Must be free software
 
 ### Encryption