diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 3126962c1..9be9b01b6 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -30,5 +30,5 @@ bundle.Dockerfile
 
 .DS_STORE
 
-#VSCode
+# VSCode
 .vscode
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index df63e1796..9fd4a3f8b 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -59,6 +59,7 @@ To write and inspect unit tests:
 
  ## Local debugging with VSCode
  Steps outlining how to run the operator locally.
- - Populate the `.vscode/launch.json` file with the location of your Kubernetes config file and desired namespace.
+ - Ensure you are authenticated to your Kubernetes/OpenShift Cluster.
+ - Populate the [.vscode/launch.json](https://github.com/project-codeflare/codeflare-operator/tree/main/.vscode/launch.json) file with the location of your Kubernetes config file and desired namespace.
  - In VSCode on the activity bar click `Run and Debug` or `CTRL + SHIFT + D` to start a local debugging session of the CodeFlare Operator.
  The operator should be running as intended.