diff --git a/roles/matrix_synapse/defaults/main.yml b/roles/matrix_synapse/defaults/main.yml
index e0eec39..562a3fa 100644
--- a/roles/matrix_synapse/defaults/main.yml
+++ b/roles/matrix_synapse/defaults/main.yml
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 
 # Synapse version to deploy
-synapse_version: 1.42.0
+synapse_version: 1.43.0
 
 # Should ansible handle Synapse upgrades ? If false, only initial install will be done
 synapse_manage_upgrade: True