diff --git a/docs/swarms_cloud/phala_deploy.md b/docs/swarms_cloud/phala_deploy.md
index 47bb6699..c0cf0de3 100644
--- a/docs/swarms_cloud/phala_deploy.md
+++ b/docs/swarms_cloud/phala_deploy.md
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ This guide will walk you through deploying your project to Phala's Trusted Execu
 
 - Docker installed on your system
 - A DockerHub account
-- Access to Phala Cloud dashboard
+- Register a [Phala Cloud](https://cloud.phala.network/) account
 
 ## 🛡️ TEE Overview
 
@@ -54,28 +54,30 @@ Choose one of these deployment methods:
 
 - Use [tee-cloud-cli](https://github.com/Phala-Network/tee-cloud-cli) (Recommended)
 - Deploy manually via the [Phala Cloud Dashboard](https://cloud.phala.network/)
-  1. Navigate to the [Phala Cloud dashboard](https://cloud.phala.network/dashboard)
-  2. Create a new Swarms agent application
+  1. Click `Deploy` button on the Phala Cloud dashboard.
+  2. Choose `docker-compose.yaml` and then click `Advanced` tab to paste the content of your docker-compose.yaml file.
+  3. Importantly, make sure to add the `OPENAI_API_KEY` in the `Encrypted Secrets` section with your own OpenAI API key.
+  4. Click `Create` button to create a new Swarms agent application.
       <p align="center">
-      <img src="../docs/swarms_cloud/imgs/01_create_agent_on_phala_cloud.png" alt="Creating a Swarms agent on Phala Cloud" style="width: 700px;">
+      <img src="./imgs/01_create_agent_on_phala_cloud.png" alt="Creating a Swarms agent on Phala Cloud" style="width: 700px;">
       </p>
 
 ### 3. Monitor Your Deployment
 
 1. Check the initialization logs of your agent
    <p align="center">
-   <img src="../docs/swarms_cloud/imgs/02_serial_logs.png" alt="Agent initialization logs" style="width: 700px;">
-   <img src="../docs/swarms_cloud/imgs/03_serial_logs.png" alt="Detailed initialization logs" style="width: 700px;">
+   <img src="./imgs/02_serial_logs.png" alt="Agent initialization logs" style="width: 700px;">
+   <img src="./imgs/03_serial_logs.png" alt="Detailed initialization logs" style="width: 700px;">
    </p>
 
 2. Verify your container is running
    <p align="center">
-   <img src="../docs/swarms_cloud/imgs/04_swarms_agent_containers.png" alt="Swarms Agent Container Status" style="width: 700px;">
+   <img src="./imgs/04_swarms_agent_containers.png" alt="Swarms Agent Container Status" style="width: 700px;">
    </p>
 
 3. Monitor your agent's output
    <p align="center">
-   <img src="../docs/swarms_cloud/imgs/05_agent_output.png" alt="Swarms Agent Logs" style="width: 700px;">
+   <img src="./imgs/05_agent_output.png" alt="Swarms Agent Logs" style="width: 700px;">
    </p>
 
 ### 4. Verify TEE Attestation
@@ -83,7 +85,7 @@ Choose one of these deployment methods:
 Visit the [TEE Attestation Explorer](https://proof.t16z.com/) to check and verify your agent's TEE proof.
 
 <p align="center">
-<img src="../docs/swarms_cloud/imgs/06_attestation.png" alt="TEE Attestation Verification" style="width: 700px;">
+<img src="./imgs/06_attestation.png" alt="TEE Attestation Verification" style="width: 700px;">
 </p>
 
 ## 📚 Additional Resources
diff --git a/tee/README.md b/tee/README.md
index 657179e9..137e44dc 100644
--- a/tee/README.md
+++ b/tee/README.md
@@ -10,6 +10,8 @@ Welcome! This guide will walk you through running your Swarms Agent in a Trusted
 
 ## 📝 Step-by-Step Guide
 
+Firstly, you need to register a [Phala Cloud](https://cloud.phala.network/) account before you can create a new Swarms agent application.
+
 ### 1. ⚙️ Configure Your Environment
 
 First, prepare your `docker-compose.yaml` file. You can find an example in [docker-compose.yaml](./docker-compose.yaml). Make sure to have your OpenAI API key ready.
@@ -47,7 +49,10 @@ volumes:
 ### 2. 🚀 Deploy Your Agent
 
 1. Navigate to the [Phala Cloud dashboard](https://cloud.phala.network/dashboard)
-2. Create a new Swarms agent application
+2. Click `Deploy` button on the Phala Cloud dashboard.
+3. Choose `docker-compose.yaml` and then click `Advanced` tab to paste the content of your docker-compose.yaml file.
+4. Importantly, make sure to add the `OPENAI_API_KEY` in the `Encrypted Secrets` section with your own OpenAI API key.
+5. Click `Create` button to create a new Swarms agent application.
    <p align="center">
    <img src="../docs/swarms_cloud/imgs/01_create_agent_on_phala_cloud.png" alt="Creating a Swarms agent on Phala Cloud" style="width: 700px;">
    </p>
@@ -82,4 +87,4 @@ Ensure your agent is running in a secure TEE environment by checking the attesta
 
 You've successfully deployed your Swarms Agent in a secure TEE environment using Phala Cloud. Your agent is now running in an isolated, trusted execution environment, ensuring enhanced security for your AI operations.
 
-If you have any questions, please reach out to us on [Phala Cloud](https://cloud.phala.network/).
+If you have any questions, please reach out to Phala on [Phala Cloud](https://cloud.phala.network/).