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+[Unit]
+Description=matterbridge
+After=network.target
+
+[Service]
+ExecStart=/usr/bin/matterbridge -conf /etc/matterbridge/bridge.toml
+User=matterbridge
+Group=matterbridge
+
+[Install]
+WantedBy=multi-user.target