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@@ -11,6 +11,8 @@ Here follows a step-by step tutorial on how to set it up, with my sample script
 
 Note, you can use any of the supported [storage backends](https://restic.readthedocs.io/en/latest/030_preparing_a_new_repo.html). The setup should be similar but you will have to use other configuration variables to match your backend of choice.
 
+# Requirements
+* `restic >=v0.9.6`
 
 ## Set up
 
@@ -29,7 +31,6 @@ First, see this official Backblaze [tutorial](https://help.backblaze.com/hc/en-u
 Take note of the your account ID, application key and password for the next steps.
 
 
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 ### 2. Configure your B2 account locally
 Put these files in `/etc/restic/`:
 * `b2_env.sh`: Fill this file out with your B2 bucket settings etc. The reason for putting these in a separate file is that it can be used also for you to simply source, when you want to issue some restic commands. For example: