diff --git a/RELEASE b/RELEASE
index 5154b3f68e..6a6a3d8e35 100644
--- a/RELEASE
+++ b/RELEASE
@@ -1 +1 @@
-2.6
+2.6.1
diff --git a/doc/Doxyfile b/doc/Doxyfile
index 76a2dc9153..baea8d6a48 100644
--- a/doc/Doxyfile
+++ b/doc/Doxyfile
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ PROJECT_NAME           = FFmpeg
 # This could be handy for archiving the generated documentation or
 # if some version control system is used.
 
-PROJECT_NUMBER         = 2.6
+PROJECT_NUMBER         = 2.6.1
 
 # With the PROJECT_LOGO tag one can specify a logo or icon that is included
 # in the documentation. The maximum height of the logo should not exceed 55