diff --git a/contrib/systemd/README.md b/contrib/systemd/README.md
index 5ae31e4..589d0ee 100644
--- a/contrib/systemd/README.md
+++ b/contrib/systemd/README.md
@@ -2,8 +2,8 @@ Systemd units
 =============
 
 These unit files are meant to be used in the user session. You may drop them
-into `${XDG_DATA_HOME}/systemd/user` followed by `systemctl --user
-daemon-reload` to have systemd aware of the unit files.
+into `/etc/systemd/user` or `${XDG_CONFIG_HOME}/systemd/user` followed by
+`systemctl --user daemon-reload` to have systemd aware of the unit files.
 
 These files are meant to be triggered either manually using `systemctl --user
 start offlineimap.service` or by enabling the timer unit using `systemctl