diff --git a/install.sh b/install.sh
index 53a3071e..945ceb8b 100755
--- a/install.sh
+++ b/install.sh
@@ -12,7 +12,6 @@ gunzip -c ${build_file} | tar xopf -
 
 npm install --production --loglevel error
 
-export NODE_ENV=production
 export PORT=${port}
 
 #starting www