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diff --git a/docs/getting_started/installation/metal.md b/docs/getting_started/installation/metal.md index facc13326..6a4e50344 100644 --- a/docs/getting_started/installation/metal.md +++ b/docs/getting_started/installation/metal.md @@ -43,13 +43,9 @@ This will put the `gotosocial` binary in your current directory, in addition to ## Edit Configuration File -Copy the configuration file from the example folder into your current directory: +Create a new configuration file, based on the `config.yaml` from the `example` folder. You can copy the whole file, but make sure you only retain settings you've changed. This makes it easier to review configuration changes on release upgrades. -```bash -cp ./example/config.yaml . -``` - -Now open the file in your text editor of choice so that you can set some important configuration values. Change the following settings: +You'll probably need to change the following settings: - Set `host` to whatever hostname you're going to be running the server on (eg., `example.org`). - Set `port` to `443`. |