diff --git a/TODO.md b/TODO.md
index 24cdc48c..9b759951 100644
--- a/TODO.md
+++ b/TODO.md
@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 # To-do
 
-* consider running the /etc/systemd/system/conservancy-www-db.service on a timer so it doesn't require an Apache restart (and brief outage)
 * use `<detail>` elements for supporter page hidden sections, rather than complex jQuery - or consider Alpine.js
 * replace `internalNavigate` with inline flexbox layout
 * migrate to Django 4.2
diff --git a/systemd/README.md b/systemd/README.md
index 44c1fff0..cccfc01f 100644
--- a/systemd/README.md
+++ b/systemd/README.md
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ Install all Systemd services with:
     systemctl enable conservancy-www-update.timer
     systemctl start conservancy-www-update.timer
     systemctl enable conservancy-www-db.service
+    systemctl enable conservancy-www-db.path
     systemctl start conservancy-www-db.path