diff --git a/.env.example b/.env.example
index 754ef0000..8281e999f 100644
--- a/.env.example
+++ b/.env.example
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ VITE_ADMIN_URL=http://localhost:3100
 
 # Backend URLs
 VITE_BACKEND_GQL_URL=http://localhost:3170/graphql
-VITE_BACKEND_WS_URL=wss://localhost:3170/graphql
+VITE_BACKEND_WS_URL=ws://localhost:3170/graphql
 VITE_BACKEND_API_URL=http://localhost:3170/v1
 
 # Terms Of Service And Privacy Policy Links (Optional)