diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 1e96c8e..021cc3c 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ version info built into binary, when compiled that way.
 By default the server persists backup data in `/tmp/restic`.  Start the server with a custom persistence directory:
 
 ```
-% rest-server -path /user/home/backup
+% rest-server --path /user/home/backup
 ```
 
 The server uses an `.htpasswd` file to specify users.  You can create such a file at the root of the persistence
diff --git a/etc/rest-server.service b/etc/rest-server.service
index d998f11..63b7a1b 100644
--- a/etc/rest-server.service
+++ b/etc/rest-server.service
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ After=network.target
 Type=simple
 User=www-data
 Group=www-data
-ExecStart=/usr/local/bin/rest-server -path /tmp/restic
+ExecStart=/usr/local/bin/rest-server --path /tmp/restic
 Restart=always
 RestartSec=5
 StartLimitInterval=0