diff --git a/roles/services/templates/docker-compose.yml.j2 b/roles/services/templates/docker-compose.yml.j2
index 9fc1c41..e0ad1a3 100644
--- a/roles/services/templates/docker-compose.yml.j2
+++ b/roles/services/templates/docker-compose.yml.j2
@@ -573,6 +573,7 @@ services:
       - no-new-privileges:true
     networks:
       - backend
+      - proxy  # needs internet access for Discord/Telegram notifications
     volumes:
       - uptime_kuma_data:/app/data
     healthcheck: