diff --git a/packages/ciphernode/docs/user_guide.md b/packages/ciphernode/docs/user_guide.md
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--- a/packages/ciphernode/docs/user_guide.md
+++ b/packages/ciphernode/docs/user_guide.md
@@ -146,4 +146,4 @@ You can change the location of your keyfile by using the `key_file` option withi
 key_file: "/path/to/enclave/key"
 ```
 
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