diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index c4ae530..96d8412 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -9,6 +9,10 @@ Versions follow [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).
 
 ## [Unreleased]
 
+---
+
+## [0.6.9] — 2026-09-02
+
 ### Fixed
 
 - **Remote web server hardening.** Three issues found by an adversarial
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 13b2867..fa40c1c 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ radio. Receives and decodes SSTV images live off your radio, and encodes and
 transmits images back, with optional Hamlib, direct serial, or TCI (ExpertSDR2 /
 SunSDR2 / AetherSDR) rig control.
 
-**Status: Beta (v0.6.8) — ready for user testing and feedback.** TX and RX paths work
+**Status: Beta (v0.6.9) — ready for user testing and feedback.** TX and RX paths work
 end-to-end across all 22 supported modes, with a built-in QSO logbook (v0.4), an image
 gallery (v0.5), and opt-in remote control from a phone or laptop browser (v0.6). Rig
 control via rigctld or direct serial CAT is functional. Weak-signal decode is usable
diff --git a/docs/index.html b/docs/index.html
index 80ea249..66121bf 100644
--- a/docs/index.html
+++ b/docs/index.html
@@ -703,7 +703,7 @@
 <!-- ── Hero ── -->
 <div class="hero">
   <div>
-    <div class="hero-badge" id="version-badge">Beta · v0.6.8</div>
+    <div class="hero-badge" id="version-badge">Beta · v0.6.9</div>
     <h1>Open-Source<br /><span>SSTV Transceiver</span><br />for Amateur Radio</h1>
     <p>Transmit and receive Slow Scan Television images live from your rig — no external software required. 22 modes, modern Qt 6 GUI, cross-platform.</p>
     <div class="hero-actions">
diff --git a/pyproject.toml b/pyproject.toml
index 08e7f53..65099ab 100644
--- a/pyproject.toml
+++ b/pyproject.toml
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ build-backend = "hatchling.build"
 
 [project]
 name = "open-sstv"
-version = "0.6.8"
+version = "0.6.9"
 description = "Open-source cross-platform SSTV transceiver for amateur radio."
 readme = "README.md"
 requires-python = ">=3.11"