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@@ -4,6 +4,14 @@ This repository contains the tooling around NFC readers/writers.
 
 Currently supported NFC Device: ACR 1252U
 
+## Installation
+
+Make sure you have the apt packages `python3-dev` and `libpcsclite-dev` installed before installing the dependencies from `requirements.txt`.
+
+## Configuration
+
+The root path of the installation (next to `NfcReaderService.py`) needs to contain the `hmac_key.txt`. The correct key can be retrieved from sys admin.
+
 ## Tools:
 
 - card_reader
@@ -17,6 +25,6 @@ Currently supported NFC Device: ACR 1252U
 ## Intended usage
 
 Start `NfcReaderService` on terminals where LAN team needs to verify guest identity, EZGG LAN manager then reads user ID from clipboard.
-`NfcReaderService` may be used as part of a systemd unit, to automate the startup process.
+`NfcReaderService` may be used as part of a systemd unit, to automate the startup process. See service file for additional info.
 
 Run `card_writer` when preparing tickets.
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