diff --git a/borg/systemd/backup.service b/borg/systemd/backup.service
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+[Unit]
+Description=Backup service using borg
+Type=oneshot
+
+[Service]
+ExecStart=/opt/borg/bin/backup
+Wants=multi-user.target
+
diff --git a/borg/systemd/backup.timer b/borg/systemd/backup.timer
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+[Unit]
+Description= Run backup every day at 4am
+
+[Timer]
+OnCalendar=*-*-* 4:00:00
+RandomizedDelaySec=15m
+Unit=backup.service
+
+[Install]
+WantedBy=timers.target