diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index b106d15..5a68c09 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -202,10 +202,6 @@ Please keep in mind that the ENV variables will always overwrite the changes mad
 
 For a more detailed list of explanations of server settings go to: [shockbyte](https://shockbyte.com/billing/knowledgebase/1189/How-to-Configure-your-Palworld-server.html)
 
-> [!TIP]
-> If the `<mount_folder>/Pal/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/PalWorldSettings.ini` is empty,
-> delete the file and restart the server, a new file with content will be created.
-
 ## Reporting Issues/Feature Requests
 
 Issues/Feature requests can be submitted by using [this link](https://github.com/thijsvanloef/palworld-server-docker/issues/new/choose).
diff --git a/scripts/start.sh b/scripts/start.sh
index 4eac8f5..83982bc 100644
--- a/scripts/start.sh
+++ b/scripts/start.sh
@@ -50,7 +50,8 @@ cd /palworld || exit
 
 printf "\e[0;32m*****CHECKING FOR EXISTING CONFIG*****\e[0m\n"
 
-if [ ! -f /palworld/Pal/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/PalWorldSettings.ini ]; then
+# shellcheck disable=SC2143
+if [ ! "$(grep -s '[^[:space:]]' /palworld/Pal/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/PalWorldSettings.ini)" ]; then
 
     printf "\e[0;32m*****GENERATING CONFIG*****\e[0m\n"