diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index e94a45507..eb36bc5cb 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ ext {
 }
 
 group = "stirling.software"
-version = "0.44.3"
+version = "0.45.0"
 
 java {
     // 17 is lowest but we support and recommend 21