diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 214c7c38d5..b53a510c3f 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "element-web",
-  "version": "1.7.14",
+  "version": "1.7.15-rc.1",
   "description": "A feature-rich client for Matrix.org",
   "author": "New Vector Ltd.",
   "repository": {