diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 370fd5a..e8d423b 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -100,3 +100,15 @@ isql partdb
 SELECT * FROM part LIMIT 1;
 exit
 ~~~
+
+service
+=======
+
+For convenience you can install the systemD service.
+Be sure to adjust the path to the partdb script.
+
+~~~
+mkdir -p ~/.local/share/systemd/user/
+cp partdb.service ~/.local/share/systemd/user/
+systemctl --user start partdb.service
+~~~