diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index e8a64ae7f..a6715dded 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ i2pCryptoEddsa=0.3.0
 multihashVersion=1.3.0
 googleTinkVer=1.9.0
 # testing
-testContainersVer=1.18.3
+testContainersVer=1.19.8
 junitVersion=5.9.3
 # logging
 logbackVer=1.2.3
diff --git a/modules/client/src/test/resources/junit-platform.properties b/modules/client/src/test/resources/junit-platform.properties
index 1d27b78fb..13ed53b4f 100644
--- a/modules/client/src/test/resources/junit-platform.properties
+++ b/modules/client/src/test/resources/junit-platform.properties
@@ -1 +1 @@
-junit.jupiter.execution.parallel.enabled=true
+junit.jupiter.execution.parallel.enabled=false