diff --git a/dev_system.nix b/dev_system.nix
index 26f8eec..96c9e8f 100644
--- a/dev_system.nix
+++ b/dev_system.nix
@@ -49,7 +49,11 @@ in
     mysql = {
       enable = true;
       package = pkgs.mariadb;
-      port = 8000;
+      settings = {
+        mysqld = {
+          port = 8000;
+        };
+      };
     };
   };
 }