diff --git a/getting-started/manual.md b/getting-started/manual.md
index 1d1cead1..28dc46e7 100644
--- a/getting-started/manual.md
+++ b/getting-started/manual.md
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ drop.get("/hello") { _ in
   return "Hello Vapor"
 }
 
-try drop.serve()
+drop.serve()
 ```
 
 ## Build and Run