diff --git a/docs/features/software-templates/authorizing-parameters-steps-and-actions.md b/docs/features/software-templates/authorizing-parameters-steps-and-actions.md
index 27e8d48023..0ecde1c57e 100644
--- a/docs/features/software-templates/authorizing-parameters-steps-and-actions.md
+++ b/docs/features/software-templates/authorizing-parameters-steps-and-actions.md
@@ -15,6 +15,8 @@ apiVersion: scaffolder.backstage.io/v1beta3
 kind: Template
 metadata:
   name: my_custom_template
+spec:
+  type: service
   parameters:
     - title: Provide some simple information
       properties: