diff --git a/CHANGELOG b/CHANGELOG
index 9676354fdc8..172357603cb 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG
+++ b/CHANGELOG
@@ -1,3 +1,6 @@
+v 2.7.0
+  - Issue Labels
+
 v 2.6.0
   - UI polished
   - Improved network graph + keyboard nav
diff --git a/VERSION b/VERSION
index ec1cf33c3f6..1daf7c48e6d 100644
--- a/VERSION
+++ b/VERSION
@@ -1 +1 @@
-2.6.3
+2.7.0pre