diff --git a/pkg/cmd/root/help_topic.go b/pkg/cmd/root/help_topic.go
index f04a573fd..4786a993b 100644
--- a/pkg/cmd/root/help_topic.go
+++ b/pkg/cmd/root/help_topic.go
@@ -266,7 +266,7 @@ var HelpTopics = []helpTopic{
 
 			- If a command is running but gets cancelled, the exit code will be 2
 
-			- If a command encounters an authentication issue, the exit code will be 4
+			- If a command requires authentication, the exit code will be 4
 
 			NOTE: It is possible that a particular command may have more exit codes, so it is a good
 			practice to check documentation for the command if you are relying on exit codes to