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-# script collection for certbot dns authenication for domains hosted by inwx.de
+# script collection for certbot dns authentification for domains hosted by inwx.de
 
 This script collection is in alpha state and only useable on linux systems.
 Tested with debian 9 and ubuntu 16.04.