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     - `docker-compose run --rm web python manage.py migrate`
 - Populate institutions:
   - After resetting your database or with a new install you will need to populate the table of institutions. **You must have run migrations first.**
-    - `docker-compose run --rm web python -m scripts.populate_institutions test`
+    - `docker-compose run --rm web python -m scripts.populate_institutions -e test -a`
 - Populate preprint, registration, and collection providers:
   - After resetting your database or with a new install, the required providers and subjects will be created automatically **when you run migrations.** To create more:
     - `docker-compose run --rm web python manage.py populate_fake_providers`