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@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@ Checklist for the release,
 7. Update module version in Ballerina Distribution in the corresponding patch branch.
    
    > **Note:** If the module is released while updating one or more ballerina library dependencies, then make sure those versions are also updated in the Ballerina distribution repository.
-9. Merge the automated post-release pull request in the respective module repo to the corresponding patch branch (E.g.: If the release is done on top of the 2201.3.x branch, change the pull request base to 2201.3.x branch and then merge the PR).
+8. Merge the automated post-release pull request in the respective module repo to the corresponding patch branch (E.g.: If the release is done on top of the 2201.3.x branch, change the pull request base to 2201.3.x branch and then merge the PR).
 
 ### Multiple Module Release