diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 16978c0..c4907d8 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ This project allows you to:
 **[Install Node.js and npm](https://nodejs.org/en/download)**
 
 ```shell
-# Copy the .env and edit if need
+# Copy .env.template to .env and customize it according to your needs if needed
 cp .env.template .env
 
 # Install dependencies:
diff --git a/doc/self-hosting.md b/doc/self-hosting.md
index b25dc0f..c7bcb52 100644
--- a/doc/self-hosting.md
+++ b/doc/self-hosting.md
@@ -23,6 +23,9 @@ Install `NodeJS 18.X` and `npm` using [Node Version Manager](https://docs.mirota
 ## Quick start
 
 ```bash
+# Copy .env.template to .env and customize it according to your needs if needed
+$ cp .env.template .env
+
 # Install dependencies
 $ npm install
 
@@ -65,6 +68,9 @@ $ sudo apt install -y docker.io
 # Instal docker-compose
 $ sudo apt install -y docker-compose
 
+# Copy .env.template to .env and customize it according to your needs if needed
+$ cp .env.template .env
+
 # Build the docker image
 $ docker build -t call/me . # --load