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+# .env.example - Example environment variables for Caddy Bunny
+# Copy this file to .env and fill in your actual values
+
+# Bunny.net API Key (required for DNS management)
+BUNNY_API_KEY=your_bunny_api_key_here
+
+# Email for Let's Encrypt account (required for TLS certificates)
+CADDY_EMAIL=nils-johan@gynther.se