diff --git a/.env.example b/.env.example
index 8ae535c2..06b67c08 100644
--- a/.env.example
+++ b/.env.example
@@ -3,14 +3,14 @@
 
 # Optional variables for the backend server functionality (modifying user data, etc.)
 
-# For database write access.
+# For database write access (dev).
 # A 16-character password with digits and letters.
-# Open a GitHub issue with your contribution ideas and an admin will give you the key to the dev database.
-SUPABASE_DB_PASSWORD=
+SUPABASE_DB_PASSWORD=09wATRREfAzyL5pc
 
-# For Firebase access. An admin will set up a service account for you and give you the JSON file.
+# For Firebase access.
+# Open a GitHub issue with your contribution ideas and an admin will give you the key.
+# TODO: find a way to give anyone moderate access to dev firebase.
 GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS_DEV="[...].json"
-GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS_PROD="${GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS_DEV}"
 
 # The URL where your local backend server is running.
 # You can change the port if needed.