diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
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--- /dev/null
+++ b/.gitignore
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+variables.conf
diff --git a/variables.conf.template b/variables.conf.template
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+#!/bin/bash
+
+# Copy this file as variables.conf, with the correct values
+
+sync_directory=/home/$(whoami)/.sync
+client_type="desktop" # change to server if needed