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@@ -54,8 +54,6 @@ Export the following environment variables. Note that you might need to alter th
 
 ```bash
 # Update settings based on your enviroment.
-
-# mariadb (Change your password!)
 export MARIADB_PASSWORD=""
 export MARIADB_USERNAME=""
 export MARIADB_HOST=mariadb
@@ -83,7 +81,7 @@ Pre-requisites:
 - Java 11 > (apt install openjdk-11-jdk)
 - Eclipse Account API credentials
 - Running MariaDB instance
-- create config/application/secret.properties by copying config/application/secret.properties.sample. You must update this file manually once created.
+- create config/application/secret.properties by copying config/application/secret.properties.sample. You must information edit the file before starting the server.
 
 To build and start the server: