diff --git a/.env.example b/.env.example
index f1c627e..8513245 100644
--- a/.env.example
+++ b/.env.example
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ ANIWATCH_API_MAX_REQS=70
 #   in your application, then set the env below to your deployed 
 #   instance's hostname, otherwise don't set or have it at all.
 #   If you set the env below to an incorrect value, you may face other issues.
-# ANIWATCH_API_HOSTNAME="api-aniwatch.onrender.com"
+# ANIWATCH_API_HOSTNAME=<https://your-production-domain.com>
 
 
 # NOTE: this env is "required" for vercel deployments