diff --git a/aspnetcore/fundamentals/host/platform-specific-configuration/samples/2.x/HostingStartupLibrary/HostingStartupLibrary.csproj b/aspnetcore/fundamentals/host/platform-specific-configuration/samples/2.x/HostingStartupLibrary/HostingStartupLibrary.csproj
index 6747014dc0..beee71076b 100644
--- a/aspnetcore/fundamentals/host/platform-specific-configuration/samples/2.x/HostingStartupLibrary/HostingStartupLibrary.csproj
+++ b/aspnetcore/fundamentals/host/platform-specific-configuration/samples/2.x/HostingStartupLibrary/HostingStartupLibrary.csproj
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
   </PropertyGroup>
 
   <ItemGroup>
-    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.AspNetCore" Version="2.2.0" />
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.AspNetCore" Version="2.3.0" />
     <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.Extensions.Configuration" Version="2.2.0" />
   </ItemGroup>