diff --git a/certbot/plugins/manual.py b/certbot/plugins/manual.py
index 1163e7e7e..25e2564fa 100644
--- a/certbot/plugins/manual.py
+++ b/certbot/plugins/manual.py
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ Please deploy a DNS TXT record under the name
 
 {validation}
 
-Once this is deployed,"""
+Before continuing, verify the record is deployed."""
     _HTTP_INSTRUCTIONS = """\
 Make sure your web server displays the following content at
 {uri} before continuing: