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@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ If you see some errors on startup, check your configuration, e.g. in case you ha
 Create a file at `/etc/systemd/system/spothole.service`. Give it the following content, adjusting for the user you want to run it as and the directory in which you have installed it:
 
 ```
-Unit]
+[Unit]
 Description=Spothole
 After=syslog.target network.target