--- a/bitcoind/templates/bitcoind.service.j2	Wed May 28 21:47:45 2025 -0500
+++ b/bitcoind/templates/bitcoind.service.j2	Sun Aug 03 12:51:13 2025 -0500
@@ -3,7 +3,8 @@
 After=network.target
 
 [Service]
-ExecStart=/usr/local/bin/bitcoind
+ExecStart=/usr/local/bin/bitcoind{% if bitcoind_reindex %} -reindex{% endif %}
+
 User={{bitcoind_user}}
 
 PrivateTmp=true