diff --git a/portainer/config.json b/portainer/config.json
index 965d5a5ae..f284c841a 100644
--- a/portainer/config.json
+++ b/portainer/config.json
@@ -15,7 +15,8 @@
   "init": false,
   "map": ["ssl"],
   "ports": {
-    "9000/tcp": 9000
+    "9000/tcp": 9000,
+    "8000/tcp": null
   },
   "ports_description": {
     "9000/tcp": "Web UI port",