diff --git a/hedera/tutorials/smart-contracts/configuring-hardhat-with-hiero-local-node-a-step-by-step-guide.mdx b/hedera/tutorials/smart-contracts/configuring-hardhat-with-hiero-local-node-a-step-by-step-guide.mdx
index 2553f79f..e26cc1a9 100644
--- a/hedera/tutorials/smart-contracts/configuring-hardhat-with-hiero-local-node-a-step-by-step-guide.mdx
+++ b/hedera/tutorials/smart-contracts/configuring-hardhat-with-hiero-local-node-a-step-by-step-guide.mdx
@@ -144,7 +144,7 @@ Before we make any changes to our Hardhat configuration file, let's set some con
 npx hardhat keystore set HEDERA_RPC_URL
 ```
 
-If you are using a local node, set the `HEDERA_RPC_URL` to `https://localhost:7546`
+If you are using a local node, set the `HEDERA_RPC_URL` to `http://localhost:7546`
 
 If you are use Testnet set `HEDERA_RPC_URL` to `https://testnet.hashio.io/api`.