diff --git a/Externals.cfg b/Externals.cfg
index f092d867db..5dc87863ed 100644
--- a/Externals.cfg
+++ b/Externals.cfg
@@ -29,8 +29,8 @@ required = True
 [cime]
 local_path = cime
 protocol = git
-repo_url = https://github.com/ESMCI/cime
-tag = cime5.6.33
+repo_url = https://github.com/huitang-earth/cime.git
+tag = fates_emeral_api_cime
 required = True
 
 [externals_description]