diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index c6970d5..013070b 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
   "version": "1.0.0",
   "description": "How to use create-react-app with a custom Node API on Heroku",
   "engines": {
-    "node": "6.11.x"
+    "node": "8.9.x"
   },
   "scripts": {
     "start": "node server",