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@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ A _"resetdb"_ script exists that allows you to reset the database to its origina
 
 #### Environment Variables
 
-- [ ] Bring the port number from the `process.env` variable, falling back to `5000` if `process.env.PORT` is undefined **!!!**
+- [ ] Bring the port number from the `process.env` variable, falling back to `9000` if `process.env.PORT` is undefined **!!!**
 
 #### Endpoints