diff --git a/docs/conf.py b/docs/conf.py
index 40fc546cc..1f0752d7b 100644
--- a/docs/conf.py
+++ b/docs/conf.py
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
 import sys
 
 sys.path.insert(0, os.path.abspath('..'))
-from socs._version import get_versions
+from socs import __version__ as socs_version
 
 # -- Project information -----------------------------------------------------
 
@@ -25,9 +25,9 @@
 author = 'Simons Observatory DAQ Group'
 
 # The short X.Y version.
-version = get_versions()['version']
+version = socs_version
 # The full version, including alpha/beta/rc tags.
-release = version
+release = socs_version
 
 
 # -- General configuration ---------------------------------------------------