diff --git a/templates/statusbot.config.erb b/templates/statusbot.config.erb
index 4fff0a8..4aa78dc 100644
--- a/templates/statusbot.config.erb
+++ b/templates/statusbot.config.erb
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 nick=<%= @nick %>
 pass=<%= @password %>
 server=<%= @server %>
-port=6667
+port=6697
 <% if @channels.respond_to?('join') -%>
 channels=<%= @channels.join(',') %>
 <% else -%>