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diff --git a/swayidle/main.c b/swayidle/main.c
index 5b6c95a7..93f4c94b 100644
--- a/swayidle/main.c
+++ b/swayidle/main.c
@@ -388,7 +388,9 @@ int main(int argc, char *argv[]) {
state.display = wl_display_connect(NULL);
if (state.display == NULL) {
- wlr_log(WLR_ERROR, "Failed to create display");
+ wlr_log(WLR_ERROR, "Unable to connect to the compositor. "
+ "If your compositor is running, check or set the "
+ "WAYLAND_DISPLAY environment variable.");
return -3;
}