diff --git a/src/cmdforge/cli/registry_commands.py b/src/cmdforge/cli/registry_commands.py
index 5feae45..0fb9a5e 100644
--- a/src/cmdforge/cli/registry_commands.py
+++ b/src/cmdforge/cli/registry_commands.py
@@ -380,9 +380,11 @@ def _cmd_registry_publish(args):
     if not config.registry.token:
         print("No registry token configured.")
         print()
-        print("1. Register at: https://gitea.brrd.tech/registry/register")
-        print("2. Generate a token from your dashboard")
-        print("3. Enter your token below")
+        print("To publish tools, you need an account:")
+        print("  1. Register at: https://cmdforge.brrd.tech/register")
+        print("  2. Log in and go to Dashboard > Tokens")
+        print("  3. Generate an API token")
+        print("  4. Enter your token below (or run: cmdforge config set-token <token>)")
         print()
 
         try: