diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 64f5fd9..e3a8795 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,5 +1,15 @@
 # TalentCampus - LMS
 
+<div align="center">
+  <a href="https://gitpod.io/from-referrer/">
+    <img src="https://gitpod.io/button/open-in-gitpod.svg" alt="Logo" width="auto">
+  </a>
+
+  <a href="https://koyeb.com">
+    <img src="https://www.koyeb.com/static/images/icons/koyeb.svg" alt="Logo" width="80" height="80">
+  </a>
+</div>
+
 TalentCampus is an innovative Learning Management System (LMS) designed to bridge the gap between education and employment. Our platform provides a seamless, interactive, and comprehensive learning experience for students, educators, and employers.
 
 ## Project Vision
diff --git a/backend_lms/settings.py b/backend_lms/settings.py
index b64b815..63dc6ab 100644
--- a/backend_lms/settings.py
+++ b/backend_lms/settings.py
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ def create_env_file():
 
 # SECURITY WARNING: don't run with debug turned on in production!
 DEBUG = os.environ.get('DEBUG', 'false').lower() != 'false'
-PORT = os.getenv('PORT', 8000)
+PORT = int(os.getenv('PORT', 8000))
 
 if DEBUG:
     ALLOWED_HOSTS = ["localhost","127.0.0.1","0.0.0.0","[::1]"]