diff --git a/.env.example b/.env.example
index db1351e3..e228d409 100644
--- a/.env.example
+++ b/.env.example
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 #Use a meaningful name so that you remember what it's for 1 year down the line.
 #If runnning only one Zeppelin instance, or this is your first one, you may leave this blank.
 #Defaults to "zeppelin_prod" if left blank.
-PROJECT_NAME=
+COMPOSE_PROJECT_NAME=
 
 # 32 character encryption key
 KEY=
diff --git a/docker-compose.production.yml b/docker-compose.production.yml
index 5847ca48..97c83e23 100644
--- a/docker-compose.production.yml
+++ b/docker-compose.production.yml
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 version: '3'
-name: ${PROJECT_NAME:-zeppelin-prod}
+name: zeppelin-prod
 services:
   nginx:
     build: