diff --git a/compose-dev.yml b/compose-dev.yml
index 6447e92..c36a787 100644
--- a/compose-dev.yml
+++ b/compose-dev.yml
@@ -24,4 +24,6 @@ services:
       - ./backend/logs:/app/backend/logs
     ports:
       - 3000:3000
+    environment:
+      - MYSQL_HOST=database
     env_file: .env