diff --git a/backend/src/config/database.config.ts b/backend/src/config/database.config.ts
index 635512d..f62f5b7 100644
--- a/backend/src/config/database.config.ts
+++ b/backend/src/config/database.config.ts
@@ -27,10 +27,8 @@ export const databaseConfig: TypeOrmModuleAsyncOptions = {
     // NEVER synchronize — use migrations only
     synchronize: false,
 
-    // SSL in production
-    ssl: configService.get<string>('NODE_ENV') === 'production'
-      ? { rejectUnauthorized: false }
-      : false,
+    // SSL is not required for internal Docker network
+    ssl: false,
 
     // Logging based on environment
     logging: configService.get<string>('NODE_ENV') === 'development'