diff --git a/cas_server/__init__.py b/cas_server/__init__.py
index de41027..bf20f22 100644
--- a/cas_server/__init__.py
+++ b/cas_server/__init__.py
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ except ModuleNotFoundError:
     django = None
 
 #: version of the application
-VERSION = '2.0.1'
+VERSION = '12.0.0'
 
 if django is None or django.VERSION < (3, 2):
     #: path the the application configuration class