diff --git a/main.py b/main.py
index ecd5a2c..53d36b8 100644
--- a/main.py
+++ b/main.py
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ import requests
 import streamlit as st
 from pydantic import BaseModel
 
-BACKEND_URL = "http://localhost:8000"
+backend_url = os.environ.get('BACKEND')
 
 
 class AudioProperties(BaseModel):
@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ def write_app():
             bell_sound=bell_sound
         )
         audio_response = requests.get(
-            BACKEND_URL + "/generate_audio",
+            backend_url + "/generate_audio",
             json=ap.dict(),
             headers={"Content-Type": "application/json"})
         st.write(audio_response.reason)
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ def write_app():
             color_scheme=color_scheme
         )
         video_response = requests.get(
-            BACKEND_URL + "/generate_video",
+            backend_url + "/generate_video",
             json=vp.dict(),
             headers={"Content-Type": "application/json"})
         st.write(video_response.reason)