diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -142,7 +142,7 @@ systemctl enable signal.service
 systemctl reload dbus.service
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-Then just execute the send command from above, the service will be autostarted by dbus the first time it is requested.
+Make sure to use "--dbus-system" with the send command, the service will be autostarted by dbus the first time it is requested.
 
 ## Storage