diff --git a/docs/intro/tutorial01.txt b/docs/intro/tutorial01.txt
index 2ce4adbe97..d33ad543e5 100644
--- a/docs/intro/tutorial01.txt
+++ b/docs/intro/tutorial01.txt
@@ -35,10 +35,9 @@ older versions of Django and install a newer one.
 .. admonition:: Where to get help:
 
     If you're having trouble going through this tutorial, please post a message
-    to |django-users| or drop by `#django on irc.freenode.net`__ to chat
-    with other Django users who might be able to help.
-
-__ irc://irc.freenode.net/django
+    to |django-users| or drop by `#django on irc.freenode.net
+    <irc://irc.freenode.net/django>`_ to chat with other Django users who might
+    be able to help.
 
 Creating a project
 ==================