diff --git a/cmd/ethkey/README.md b/cmd/ethkey/README.md
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@@ -25,12 +25,20 @@ make sure to use this feature with great caution!
Sign the message with a keyfile.
It is possible to refer to a file containing the message.
+To sign a message contained in a file, use the `--msgfile` flag.
### `ethkey verifymessage
`
Verify the signature of the message.
It is possible to refer to a file containing the message.
+To sign a message contained in a file, use the --msgfile flag.
+
+
+### `ethkey changepassphrase `
+
+Change the passphrase of a keyfile.
+use the `--newpasswordfile` to point to the new password file.
## Passphrases
@@ -39,3 +47,7 @@ For every command that uses a keyfile, you will be prompted to provide the
passphrase for decrypting the keyfile. To avoid this message, it is possible
to pass the passphrase by using the `--passwordfile` flag pointing to a file that
contains the passphrase.
+
+## JSON
+
+In case you need to output the result in a JSON format, you shall by using the `--json` flag.