diff --git a/.config/systemd/user/swaybg.service b/.config/systemd/user/swaybg.service
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+
+[Unit]
+PartOf=graphical-session.target
+After=graphical-session.target
+Requisite=graphical-session.target
+
+[Install]
+WantedBy=niri.service
+
+[Service]
+ExecStart=/usr/bin/swaybg -m fill -i "%h/.background.png"
+Restart=on-failure