diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index e2e227cf21..fb3bc16bb3 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "element-web",
-  "version": "1.10.6",
+  "version": "1.10.7-rc.1",
   "description": "A feature-rich client for Matrix.org",
   "author": "New Vector Ltd.",
   "repository": {