diff --git a/docker-compose.yml b/docker-compose.yml
index 618e6a0..79742df 100644
--- a/docker-compose.yml
+++ b/docker-compose.yml
@@ -57,4 +57,5 @@ volumes:
 
 networks:
   fiscal:
-    external: true
+    # Remove external: true to let Docker Compose create the network automatically
+    # This is required for Coolify deployment where the network doesn't exist yet