diff --git a/requirements.txt b/requirements.txt
index 97946b1..9f32a79 100644
--- a/requirements.txt
+++ b/requirements.txt
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # Depending on what engine type you want to use
 # you will need one of the following
 #mysqlclient==1.4.6
-redis==4.0.2
+redis==4.5.5
 # python-gdbm # not available via pip
 
 # If you want to use gevent you will also require