diff --git a/apps/documentation/pages/developers/self-hosting/how-to.mdx b/apps/documentation/pages/developers/self-hosting/how-to.mdx
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--- a/apps/documentation/pages/developers/self-hosting/how-to.mdx
+++ b/apps/documentation/pages/developers/self-hosting/how-to.mdx
@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ Once downloaded, navigate to the directory containing the `compose.yml` file.
 
 ### Set Up Environment Variables
 
-Create a `.env` file directory as the `compose.yml` file and fill in the following environment variables:
+Create a `.env` file in the same directory as the `compose.yml` file and fill in the following environment variables:
 
 ```bash
 POSTGRES_USER="user"