diff --git a/README.rst b/README.rst
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 document. The etc/tempest.conf.sample attempts to be a self
 documenting version of the configuration.
 
-The sample config file is auto generated using the script:
-tools/generate_sample.sh
+To generate the sample tempest.conf file, run the following
+command from the top level of the tempest directory:
+
+  tox -egenconfig
 
 The most important pieces that are needed are the user ids, openstack
 endpoints, and basic flavors and images needed to run tests.