diff --git a/project/build.properties b/project/build.properties
index 642e0d1..c0c9837 100644
--- a/project/build.properties
+++ b/project/build.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
 #
 # Copyright (C) Lightbend Inc. <https://www.lightbend.com>
 #
-sbt.version=1.6.2
+sbt.version=1.7.1