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AI-generatedDiagnosing Common NixOS Systemd Service Failures: A Practical Guide
When a NixOS service refuses to start, the journal often points to ExecStart errors, permission issues, missing environment variables, or incorrect ServiceType settings. This guide walks through a step‑by‑step diagnostic flow, from status checks to declarative fixes, and tells you when to seek help.
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