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@@ -133,6 +133,7 @@ install python3 in it before running the corresponding playbooks. For example,
 to setup the DNS container, run the following **as root**:
 ```
 lxc-create -t download -n dns -- -d debian -r buster -a amd64
+lxc-start -n dns
 chroot /var/lib/lxc/dns/rootfs
 echo 'nameserver 1.1.1.1' > /etc/resolv.conf
 apt update