From 1827908936bf7806883c7859ecef0fb38db980c5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Brock H Caldwell <brock@caldwell.digital>
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2026 20:16:49 -0600
Subject: [PATCH] chore: updates readme

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 README.md | 8 +++++++-
 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 57d8d9a..9d92a4c 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -20,6 +20,9 @@ comparison to Stremio? That's because Torsearch uses the same source for media f
 
 
 ## Getting Started
+For all pieces to work, you will need to serve the application over HTTPS. Running behind an SSL terminating 
+reverse proxy is the recommended approach.
+
 1. Create a `compose.yml` file
 ```yaml
 services:
@@ -185,7 +188,10 @@ AUTH_METHOD=form_login
 
 ```
 
-3. Run `docker compose up -d`
+3. Enter the `APP_URL` in the .env file
+4. Enter the `REAL_DEBRID_KEY` in the .env file
+5. Enter a new `WEB_PORT` if the default doesn't work for you
+4. Run `docker compose up -d`
 4. Visit the app in the browser
 5. Create your first user
 6. Visit the Preferences page to set your filter. This filter is used whenever you don't choose a specific file to