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 # Accelerating SBT
 
-This section provides instructions on setting up repository proxies for a smoother SBT experience. Depending on your location and network conditions, you can choose the appropriate approach to accelerate SBT startup and enhance dependency retrieval.
+This section provides instructions on setting up repository mirrors or proxies for a smoother SBT experience. Depending on your location and network conditions, you can choose the appropriate approach to accelerate SBT startup and enhance dependency retrieval.
 
 ## Accelerating SBT Startup