diff --git a/Manual-server-installation.md b/Manual-server-installation.md
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@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ npm rebuild
 cd trilium
 
 # using nohup to make sure trilium keeps running after user logs out
-nohup node src/www &
+nohup TRILIUM_ENV=dev node src/www &
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 The application by default starts up on port 8080, so you can open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080 to access Trilium (replace "localhost" with your hostname).