diff --git a/scripts/spo-request-pnp-reindex-user-profile/README.md b/scripts/spo-request-pnp-reindex-user-profile/README.md
index 13cce738f..29c8d8b25 100644
--- a/scripts/spo-request-pnp-reindex-user-profile/README.md
+++ b/scripts/spo-request-pnp-reindex-user-profile/README.md
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ Request-PnPReindexUserProfile -url https://contoso.sharepoint.com/sites/IT -Docu
         
         $filename = "upa-batch-trigger";
 
-        Set-Content -Path "$tempPath\$filename.txt" -value $json
+        Set-Content -Path "$tempPath\$filename.txt" -value $json -Encoding UTF8
 
         Write-Output "Kicking off import job - Please be patient and allow for 4-24h before profiles are updates in search.`n`nDo NOT re-run because you are impatient!"