diff --git a/.app_version b/.app_version
index 4d8ac4d2..7b52f5e5 100644
--- a/.app_version
+++ b/.app_version
@@ -1 +1 @@
-0.35.0
\ No newline at end of file
+0.35.0
diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 5b013145..f958dd1d 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -7,6 +7,10 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](http://semver.org/).
 
 # [0.35.0]
 
+⚠️ Important ⚠️
+
+The default `docker-compose.yml` file has been updated to provide sensible defaults for self-hosted production environments. This should not break existing setups, but it's recommended to review your `docker-compose.yml` file and update it accordingly.
+
 ## Added
 
 - Selection tool on the map now can select points that user can delete in bulk. #433
diff --git a/docker/.env.example b/docker/.env.example
index 4aa738fa..008b2af6 100644
--- a/docker/.env.example
+++ b/docker/.env.example
@@ -69,8 +69,8 @@ STORAGE_BACKEND=local
 
 # Secret key base for production/staging
 # Generate with: openssl rand -hex 64
-# Leave empty for development (will auto-generate)
-# Required for production and staging environments
+# Leave empty for development
+# REQUIRED for production and staging environments
 SECRET_KEY_BASE=
 
 # =============================================================================