diff --git a/errbot/version.py b/errbot/version.py
index d04f3d94e..77539d910 100644
--- a/errbot/version.py
+++ b/errbot/version.py
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
 # Just the current version of Errbot.
 # It is used for deployment on pypi AND for version checking at plugin load time.
-VERSION = "9.9.9"  # leave it at 9.9.9 on master until it is branched to a version.
+VERSION = "1.2.3"