diff --git a/pyproject.toml b/pyproject.toml
index e9269e4..edd1566 100644
--- a/pyproject.toml
+++ b/pyproject.toml
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 [tool.poetry]
 name = "netutils"
-version = "1.17.3"
+version = "1.17.4a0"
 description = "Common helper functions useful in network automation."
 authors = ["Network to Code, LLC <opensource@networktocode.com>"]
 license = "Apache-2.0"