diff --git a/synapse/start.sh b/synapse/start.sh
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+pushd installations/consent
+source env/bin/activate
+./synctl start
+popd
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diff --git a/synapse/stop.sh b/synapse/stop.sh
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+pushd installations/consent
+source env/bin/activate
+./synctl stop
+popd
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