diff --git a/docker-compose.yaml b/docker-compose.yaml
index b11b911..1e631bf 100644
--- a/docker-compose.yaml
+++ b/docker-compose.yaml
@@ -150,6 +150,8 @@ services:
       - gitea
   gpodder:
     image: gitea.loadingm.xyz/the10thwiz/gpodder-rs:latest
+    environment:
+      - ROCKET_SECRET_KEY=${GPODDER_SECRET_KEY}
     networks:
       - gpodder
     volumes: