diff --git a/docs/gui-quickstart-linux.md b/docs/gui-quickstart-linux.md
index 02b2ff6..c7b4255 100644
--- a/docs/gui-quickstart-linux.md
+++ b/docs/gui-quickstart-linux.md
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ No installation required. The AppImage is self-contained.
 
 Your server administrator will provide either a `client.toml` config file or a QR code image.
 
-- **TOML file:** tap **Import from file** and select the `.toml` file.
+- **TOML config:** your administrator will provide a `client.toml` file. Open it in a text editor and enter the server address, port, and key values into the corresponding fields in the app.
 - **QR code:** tap **Scan QR code** and point the camera at the QR code image, or use **Import QR image** to select an image file from disk.
 
 ## 5. Privileges
diff --git a/docs/gui-quickstart-windows.md b/docs/gui-quickstart-windows.md
index 530f338..6c30ad1 100644
--- a/docs/gui-quickstart-windows.md
+++ b/docs/gui-quickstart-windows.md
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ Windows will show a **UAC prompt** asking for administrator permission. This is
 
 Your server administrator will provide either a `client.toml` config file or a QR code image.
 
-- **TOML file:** tap **Import from file** and select the `.toml` file.
+- **TOML config:** your administrator will provide a `client.toml` file. Open it in a text editor and enter the server address, port, and key values into the corresponding fields in the app.
 - **QR code:** tap **Import QR image** and select the QR code image file from disk.
 
 ## 5. Connect