diff --git a/CI_CD_PIPELINE_SETUP_GUIDE.md b/CI_CD_PIPELINE_SETUP_GUIDE.md
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@@ -927,7 +927,24 @@ sudo systemctl daemon-reload
 sudo systemctl enable forgejo-runner.service
 ```
 
-#### 7.4 Test Runner Configuration
+#### 7.4 Start Service
+
+```bash
+# Start the Forgejo runner service
+sudo systemctl start forgejo-runner.service
+
+# Verify the service is running
+sudo systemctl status forgejo-runner.service
+```
+
+**Expected Output**: The service should show "active (running)" status.
+
+**What this does**: 
+- Starts the Forgejo runner daemon as a system service
+- The runner will now be available to accept and execute workflows from your Forgejo instance
+- The service will automatically restart if it crashes or the system reboots
+
+#### 7.5 Test Runner Configuration
 
 ```bash
 # Check if the runner is running