diff --git a/compose.yaml b/compose.yaml
index 73bf1d2..7ec4310 100644
--- a/compose.yaml
+++ b/compose.yaml
@@ -3,6 +3,9 @@ services:
     build:
       context: ./backend
     container_name: fastnotes-api
+    ports:
+      - "8000:8000" # ← Add this
+
 
   # ui:
   #   build: