diff --git a/oc_lettings_site/settings.py b/oc_lettings_site/settings.py
index e23643a..29dea38 100644
--- a/oc_lettings_site/settings.py
+++ b/oc_lettings_site/settings.py
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ BASE_DIR = Path(__file__).resolve().parent.parent
 # See https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/3.0/howto/deployment/checklist/
 
 # SECURITY WARNING: keep the secret key used in production secret!
-SECRET_KEY = 'fp$9^593hsriajg$_%=5trot9g!1qa@ew(o-1#@=&4%=hp46(s'
+SECRET_KEY = os.getenv('DJANGO_SECRET_KEY')
 
 # SECURITY WARNING: don't run with debug turned on in production!
 DEBUG = False