diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index dbb275b79a..e833801d8e 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-projectVersion=3.9.6-SNAPSHOT
+projectVersion=3.9.6
 projectGroup=io.micronaut.security
 
 title=Micronaut Security