diff --git a/mediabias/settings.py b/mediabias/settings.py
index 9c2890a..d376df2 100644
--- a/mediabias/settings.py
+++ b/mediabias/settings.py
@@ -20,7 +20,8 @@
 # See https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/1.9/howto/deployment/checklist/
 
 # SECURITY WARNING: keep the secret key used in production secret!
-SECRET_KEY = '1_1$=vq(vo=m=8ysuujr3x89f*t0rtv4^h+(u9%2r9fx*kb#u#'
+SECRET_KEY = ''
+#removed secret
 
 # SECURITY WARNING: don't run with debug turned on in production!
 DEBUG = True