update for https traffic and setup

.env.production

@@ -10,8 +10,13 @@ MONGODB_DATABASE=scoffer
 JWT_SECRET=your-super-secret-jwt-key-change-this-in-production
 
 # Frontend API URL for server deployment
+# IMPORTANT: This should point to your EXTERNAL domain with HTTPS
+# The reverse proxy handles SSL termination and forwards HTTP to containers
 # Replace 'your-domain.com' with your actual domain
 REACT_APP_API_URL=https://your-domain.com/api
 
 # Alternative: If backend runs on different port/subdomain
 # REACT_APP_API_URL=https://api.your-domain.com
+
+# For local testing with containers (no SSL)
+# REACT_APP_API_URL=http://localhost:5000/api