diff --git a/desktop/package.json b/desktop/package.json
index 2e60a5e..3dab8f3 100644
--- a/desktop/package.json
+++ b/desktop/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "biz-connect-desktop",
-  "version": "0.1.17",
+  "version": "0.1.18",
   "description": "Biz Connect technician desktop client — loads the Connect web UI with native screen capture",
   "author": {
     "name": "BizGaze",