diff --git a/gitea.spec b/gitea.spec
index c9519c7..1e20d39 100644
--- a/gitea.spec
+++ b/gitea.spec
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ ExclusiveArch:  %{go_arches}
 %endif
 
 Name:           gitea
-Version:        1.22.6
+Version:        1.23.0
 Release:        1%{?dist}
 Summary:        Gitea: Git with a cup of tea
 
@@ -96,6 +96,9 @@ fi
 
 
 %changelog
+* Sat Jan 18 2025 Jason Rothstein
+- version bump to 1.23.0
+
 * Wed Jan 01 2025 Jason Rothstein
 - version bump to 1.22.6