diff --git a/gitea.spec b/gitea.spec
index d6d88b7..9dd3d42 100644
--- a/gitea.spec
+++ b/gitea.spec
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ ExclusiveArch:  %{go_arches}
 %endif
 
 Name:           gitea
-Version:        1.20.6
+Version:        1.21.9
 Release:        1%{?dist}
 Summary:        Gitea: Git with a cup of tea
 
@@ -93,6 +93,9 @@ fi
 
 
 %changelog
+* Tue Mar 26 2024 Jason Rothstein
+- version bump to 1.21.9
+
 * Tue Mar 26 2024 Jason Rothstein
 - version bump to 1.20.6