Remove references to add APP_KEY in README.md

The current instructions specify an APP_KEY needs to be manually generated and added to the environment properties.  However, doing so results in a 500 error and the following post mentions APP_KEY is now generated automatically.  

https://github.com/orgs/investbrainapp/discussions/74#discussioncomment-14269950
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2025-09-04 22:31:06 -07:00
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@@ -50,8 +50,6 @@ curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/investbrainapp/investbrain/main/docker
Adjust the `environment` properties in the compose file to your preferences. Adjust the `environment` properties in the compose file to your preferences.
**Importantly**, you need to set the `APP_KEY` value. If you're unsure, Investbrain will generate an `APP_KEY` for you on first run, but it will not persist. You must _manually_ update your environment configuration with this generated value!
**3. Run `docker compose up`** **3. Run `docker compose up`**
It might take a few minutes to pull the Docker images. But assuming everything worked as expected, you should now be able to access Investbrain in the browser by visiting: It might take a few minutes to pull the Docker images. But assuming everything worked as expected, you should now be able to access Investbrain in the browser by visiting:
@@ -137,7 +135,6 @@ There are several optional configurations available when installing using the re
| ------------- | ------------- | ------------- | | ------------- | ------------- | ------------- |
| APP_URL | The URL where your Investbrain installation will be accessible | http://localhost | | APP_URL | The URL where your Investbrain installation will be accessible | http://localhost |
| APP_PORT | The HTTP port exposed by the NGINX container | 8000 | | APP_PORT | The HTTP port exposed by the NGINX container | 8000 |
| APP_KEY | Must be set during install - encryption key for various security-related functions | `null` |
| MARKET_DATA_PROVIDER | The market data provider to use (either `yahoo`, `twelvedata`, `alphavantage`, `alpaca`, or `finnhub`) | yahoo | | MARKET_DATA_PROVIDER | The market data provider to use (either `yahoo`, `twelvedata`, `alphavantage`, `alpaca`, or `finnhub`) | yahoo |
| ALPHAVANTAGE_API_KEY | If using the Alpha Vantage provider | `null` | | ALPHAVANTAGE_API_KEY | If using the Alpha Vantage provider | `null` |
| FINNHUB_API_KEY | If using the Finnhub provider | `null` | | FINNHUB_API_KEY | If using the Finnhub provider | `null` |