diff --git a/docker-compose.yml b/docker-compose.yml
index 70b4d19..e752657 100644
--- a/docker-compose.yml
+++ b/docker-compose.yml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ services:
   api:
     build: .
     container_name: anime_tracker_api
-    ports:
+    expose:
       - "8000"
     environment:
       - DATABASE_URL=${DATABASE_URL:-postgresql://user:password@host:5432/anime_tracker}