diff --git a/server.js b/server.js
index dc3d27a..25d9b34 100644
--- a/server.js
+++ b/server.js
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ app.post('/edit-column', function(req, res) {
 	res.send(req.body.value);
 });
 
-app.listen(process.argv[2]);
+app.listen(process.argv[2] || 8124);
 
 //I limit the number of potential transports because xhr was causing trouble
 //with frequent disconnects