diff --git a/docker-compose.yml b/docker-compose.yml
index 0604d21..6f4708b 100644
--- a/docker-compose.yml
+++ b/docker-compose.yml
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ services:
     ports:
       - "4322:4321"
     environment:
-      - PUBLIC_API_URL=http://backend:3000
+      - PUBLIC_API_URL=${PUBLIC_API_URL:-}
       - SITE_MODE=${SITE_MODE:-atelier}
     depends_on:
       backend: