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@@ -23,8 +23,11 @@ Download the latest stable [release][release] for use on your desktop or server.
 
 ```shell
 brew install todo-txt
+cp -n /usr/local/opt/todo-txt/todo.cfg ~/.todo.cfg
 ```
 
+**Note**: The `-n` flag for `cp` makes sure you do not overwrite an existing file.
+
 ### Linux
 
 #### From command line