diff --git a/grid_common/grid_protocol.h b/grid_common/grid_protocol.h
index 2f37ec16..3fc920fa 100644
--- a/grid_common/grid_protocol.h
+++ b/grid_common/grid_protocol.h
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
 
 #define GRID_PROTOCOL_VERSION_MAJOR 1
 #define GRID_PROTOCOL_VERSION_MINOR 2
-#define GRID_PROTOCOL_VERSION_PATCH 38
+#define GRID_PROTOCOL_VERSION_PATCH 39
 
 // must not change because it would break profiles
 #define GRID_PARAMETER_ELEMENT_SYSTEM 0