diff --git a/compose.yaml b/compose.yaml
index 3360c50..110aa84 100644
--- a/compose.yaml
+++ b/compose.yaml
@@ -77,6 +77,8 @@ services:
       - GITEA__mailer__SMTP_PORT=25
       - GITEA__service__REGISTER_EMAIL_CONFIRM=true
       - GITEA__service__ENABLE_NOTIFY_MAIL=true
+      - GITEA__server__LANDING_PAGE=explore
+      - GITEA__ui__REACTIONS="+1, -1, fu, heart, laugh, confused, hooray, eyes, gun, boom, poop, kiss"
       # To disable new users after setup:
       - GITEA__service__DISABLE_REGISTRATION=true
     networks:
diff --git a/compose.yaml.prod b/compose.yaml.prod
index 3360c50..110aa84 100644
--- a/compose.yaml.prod
+++ b/compose.yaml.prod
@@ -77,6 +77,8 @@ services:
       - GITEA__mailer__SMTP_PORT=25
       - GITEA__service__REGISTER_EMAIL_CONFIRM=true
       - GITEA__service__ENABLE_NOTIFY_MAIL=true
+      - GITEA__server__LANDING_PAGE=explore
+      - GITEA__ui__REACTIONS="+1, -1, fu, heart, laugh, confused, hooray, eyes, gun, boom, poop, kiss"
       # To disable new users after setup:
       - GITEA__service__DISABLE_REGISTRATION=true
     networks: