diff --git a/docker-compose-prod.yml b/docker-compose-prod.yml
index 300d30c..4538007 100644
--- a/docker-compose-prod.yml
+++ b/docker-compose-prod.yml
@@ -4,9 +4,8 @@ services:
       context: ./backend
       dockerfile: Dockerfile
     restart: unless-stopped
-    env_file: .env
     environment:
-      DATABASE_URL: postgresql://${POSTGRES_USER}:${POSTGRES_PASSWORD}@db:5432/${POSTGRES_DB}
+      DATABASE_URL: ${DATABASE_URL}
     ports:
       - "${PORT:-8080}:${PORT:-8080}"
     healthcheck: