diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 17c4b5f..f028451 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -63,19 +63,19 @@ In Liquibase v3.7.x and above, especially when used standalone or integrated wit
com.github.blagerweij
liquibase-sessionlock
- 1.6.7
+ 1.6.8
```
### Gradle
```groovy
-implementation 'com.github.blagerweij:liquibase-sessionlock:1.6.7'
+implementation 'com.github.blagerweij:liquibase-sessionlock:1.6.8'
```
with Kotlin DSL
```kotlin
-implementation("com.github.blagerweij:liquibase-sessionlock:1.6.7")
+implementation("com.github.blagerweij:liquibase-sessionlock:1.6.8")
```
diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 1352933..3c56497 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-version=1.6.8
+version=1.6.9
systemProp.org.gradle.internal.launcher.welcomeMessageEnabled=false
systemProp.org.gradle.internal.http.connectionTimeout=200000
systemProp.org.gradle.internal.http.socketTimeout=200000