diff --git a/go.mod b/go.mod
index 1881d19d..3cce2a5c 100644
--- a/go.mod
+++ b/go.mod
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 module github.com/containers/skopeo
 
 // Minimum required golang version
-go 1.21.0
+go 1.22.0
 
 // Warning: Ensure the "go" and "toolchain" versions match exactly to prevent unwanted auto-updates
 
diff --git a/install.md b/install.md
index f70f1a79..0accefcd 100644
--- a/install.md
+++ b/install.md
@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@ located at [https://github.com/containers/image_build/tree/main/skopeo](https://
 
 Otherwise, read on for building and installing it from source:
 
-To build the `skopeo` binary you need at least Go 1.21.
+To build the `skopeo` binary you need at least Go 1.22.
 
 There are two ways to build skopeo: in a container, or locally without a
 container. Choose the one which better matches your needs and environment.