diff --git a/config/newrelic.yml b/config/newrelic.yml
index fb3867854..e83d67abd 100644
--- a/config/newrelic.yml
+++ b/config/newrelic.yml
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ common: &default_settings
   # You must specify the license key associated with your New Relic
   # account.  This key binds your Agent's data to your account in the
   # New Relic service.
-  license_key: <%= ENV['new_relic_license_key'] %>
+  license_key: <%= ENV['new_relic_license_key'] || '42d1c2ba4ed17a9cf6297c59d80e563a3dd3c4fa' %>
 
   # Agent Enabled (Ruby/Rails Only)
   # Use this setting to force the agent to run or not run.