diff --git a/scripts/_common.sh b/scripts/_common.sh
index cd22c33..439b020 100644
--- a/scripts/_common.sh
+++ b/scripts/_common.sh
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 # dependencies used by the app
 pkg_dependencies="postgresql postgresql-contrib"
 
-GO_VERSION="1.16"
+GO_VERSION="1.18"
 
 #=================================================
 # PERSONAL HELPERS