diff --git a/docs/first-server/typescript.mdx b/docs/first-server/typescript.mdx
index bf52594..f7320d4 100644
--- a/docs/first-server/typescript.mdx
+++ b/docs/first-server/typescript.mdx
@@ -41,6 +41,10 @@ This guide uses the OpenWeatherMap API. You'll need a free API key from [OpenWea
     ```bash
     OPENWEATHER_API_KEY=your-api-key-here
     ```
+    Make sure to add your environment file to `.gitignore`
+    ```bash
+    .env
+    ```
   </Step>
 </Steps>