diff --git a/.env-example b/.env-example
index 5eaab24..a0b90fd 100644
--- a/.env-example
+++ b/.env-example
@@ -1,3 +1,6 @@
+# Change to production when ready to deploy in docker or iis
+APP_ENV=dev  
+
 # Gitea Info
 GITEA_URL=git.tuffraid.net
 GITEA_USERNAME=cowch