diff --git a/defaults.inc b/defaults.inc
index 528bfd76..89080ea2 100755
--- a/defaults.inc
+++ b/defaults.inc
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 #!/usr/bin/env bash
 
-VERS='5.2.4-11092024'
+VERS='5.3.1-11132024'
 NM_BETA=false
 
 noheader=' service status-check nightlyrephp7.3-fpm,new backup report check checkcerts gitea update-nodes copynpmcerts singleservercheck update-dyndns backup-offsitepfsense gui nightlyreview update log betacheck offsite-staticroute-fix '