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Expand Up @@ -132,6 +132,12 @@ Enabling IIS logging will cause the site to restart. For additional information,
Changing the .NET framework runtime or the `DOTNET_ENVIRONMENT` environment variable will also cause your website to restart.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
When using `WebApplication`, `DOTNET_ENVIRONMENT` takes precedence over `ASPNETCORE_ENVIRONMENT`. When using the legacy `WebHost`, `ASPNETCORE_ENVIRONMENT` takes precedence instead.

You can also override the environment value by setting the `ASPNETCORE_ENVIRONMENT` variable in your `web.config` file.
{% endhint %}

![Advanced Settings](images/advanced-settings.png)

![Advanced Settings continued](images/advanced-settings-continued.png)
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