diff --git a/src/API/HealthcheckController.php b/src/API/HealthcheckController.php
index 3f333d65..9cb97aa5 100644
--- a/src/API/HealthcheckController.php
+++ b/src/API/HealthcheckController.php
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ declare(strict_types=1);
 
 namespace App\API;
 
+use App\Constants;
 use FOS\RestBundle\Controller\Annotations as Rest;
 use FOS\RestBundle\View\View;
 use FOS\RestBundle\View\ViewHandlerInterface;
@@ -46,4 +47,25 @@ class HealthcheckController extends Controller
 
         return $this->viewHandler->handle($view);
     }
+
+    /**
+     * @SWG\Response(
+     *     response=200,
+     *     description="Returns version information about the current release",
+     * )
+     *
+     * @Rest\Get(path="/version")
+     */
+    public function versionAction()
+    {
+        $version = [
+            'version' => Constants::VERSION,
+            'candidate' => Constants::STATUS,
+            'semver' => Constants::VERSION . '-' . Constants::STATUS,
+            'name' => Constants::NAME,
+            'copyright' => 'Kimai 2 - ' . Constants::VERSION . ' ' . Constants::STATUS . ' (' . Constants::NAME . ') by Kevin Papst and contributors.',
+        ];
+
+        return $this->viewHandler->handle(new View($version, 200));
+    }
 }
diff --git a/src/Command/VersionCommand.php b/src/Command/VersionCommand.php
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..3bdb4b40
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/Command/VersionCommand.php
@@ -0,0 +1,73 @@
+<?php
+
+/*
+ * This file is part of the Kimai time-tracking app.
+ *
+ * For the full copyright and license information, please view the LICENSE
+ * file that was distributed with this source code.
+ */
+
+namespace App\Command;
+
+use App\Constants;
+use Symfony\Component\Console\Command\Command;
+use Symfony\Component\Console\Input\InputInterface;
+use Symfony\Component\Console\Input\InputOption;
+use Symfony\Component\Console\Output\OutputInterface;
+use Symfony\Component\Console\Style\SymfonyStyle;
+
+/**
+ * Command used to fetch Kimai version information.
+ */
+class VersionCommand extends Command
+{
+    /**
+     * {@inheritdoc}
+     */
+    protected function configure()
+    {
+        $this
+            ->setName('kimai:version')
+            ->setDescription('Receive version information')
+            ->setHelp('This command allows you to fetch various version information about Kimai.')
+            ->addOption('name', null, InputOption::VALUE_NONE, 'Display the major release name')
+            ->addOption('candidate', null, InputOption::VALUE_NONE, 'Display the current version candidate (e.g. "stable" or "dev")')
+            ->addOption('short', null, InputOption::VALUE_NONE, 'Display the version only')
+            ->addOption('semver', null, InputOption::VALUE_NONE, 'Semantical versioning (SEMVER) compatible version string')
+        ;
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * {@inheritdoc}
+     */
+    protected function execute(InputInterface $input, OutputInterface $output)
+    {
+        $io = new SymfonyStyle($input, $output);
+
+        if ($input->getOption('semver')) {
+            $io->writeln(Constants::VERSION . '-' . Constants::STATUS);
+
+            return;
+        }
+
+        if ($input->getOption('short')) {
+            $io->writeln(Constants::VERSION);
+
+            return;
+        }
+
+        if ($input->getOption('name')) {
+            $io->writeln(Constants::NAME);
+
+            return;
+        }
+
+        if ($input->getOption('candidate')) {
+            $io->writeln(Constants::STATUS);
+
+            return;
+        }
+
+        $io->writeln('Kimai 2 - ' . Constants::VERSION . ' ' . Constants::STATUS . ' (' . Constants::NAME . ') by Kevin Papst and contributors.');
+    }
+}
diff --git a/src/Constants.php b/src/Constants.php
index 1cd45515..0c932be2 100644
--- a/src/Constants.php
+++ b/src/Constants.php
@@ -15,9 +15,17 @@ namespace App;
 class Constants
 {
     /**
-     * Currently only used for informational purpose in the footer
+     * The current release version
      */
-    public const VERSION = '2.0 dev';
+    public const VERSION = 0.5;
+    /**
+     * The release name
+     */
+    public const NAME = 'Ayumi';
+    /**
+     * The current release status
+     */
+    public const STATUS = 'dev';
     /**
      * Used in multiple views
      */
diff --git a/src/Migrations/Version20180924111853.php b/src/Migrations/Version20180924111853.php
index 375c387a..23edc7f1 100644
--- a/src/Migrations/Version20180924111853.php
+++ b/src/Migrations/Version20180924111853.php
@@ -40,6 +40,7 @@ final class Version20180924111853 extends AbstractMigration
             $this->addSql('DROP TABLE __temp__' . $invoiceTemplates);
             $this->addSql('CREATE UNIQUE INDEX UNIQ_1626CFE95E237E06 ON ' . $invoiceTemplates . ' (name)');
         } else {
+            $this->addSql('UPDATE ' . $invoiceTemplates . ' SET name=SUBSTRING(name, 1, 60)');
             $this->addSql('ALTER TABLE ' . $invoiceTemplates . ' CHANGE name name VARCHAR(60) NOT NULL, CHANGE vat vat DOUBLE PRECISION DEFAULT 0');
         }
     }
diff --git a/templates/sidebar/home.html.twig b/templates/sidebar/home.html.twig
index 1b5608fd..919ff7f8 100644
--- a/templates/sidebar/home.html.twig
+++ b/templates/sidebar/home.html.twig
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+{% set version = constant('App\\Constants::VERSION') ~ ' ' ~ constant('App\\Constants::STATUS') %}
 <ul class="control-sidebar-menu">
     <li>
         <a href="{{ path('help') }}">
@@ -11,9 +12,9 @@
     </li>
 </ul>
 
-<h3 class="control-sidebar-heading">{{ 'home.title'|trans({}, 'sidebar') }}</h3>
+<h3 class="control-sidebar-heading">{{ 'home.title'|trans({'%version%': version}, 'sidebar') }}</h3>
 <div class="form-group">
-    {{ 'home.betainfo'|trans({'%version%': constant('App\\Constants::VERSION'), '%url%': constant('App\\Constants::GITHUB')}, 'sidebar')|raw|nl2br }}
+    {{ 'home.betainfo'|trans({'%version%': version, '%url%': constant('App\\Constants::GITHUB')}, 'sidebar')|raw|nl2br }}
     <br>
     <a href="{{ constant('App\\Constants::GITHUB') }}graphs/contributors">{{ 'made.by.license'|trans({}, 'sidebar')|raw }}</a>
 </div>
diff --git a/tests/API/HealthcheckControllerTest.php b/tests/API/HealthcheckControllerTest.php
index 851bf62e..c0a96ef1 100644
--- a/tests/API/HealthcheckControllerTest.php
+++ b/tests/API/HealthcheckControllerTest.php
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@
 
 namespace App\Tests\API;
 
+use App\Constants;
 use App\Entity\User;
 
 /**
@@ -31,4 +32,28 @@ class HealthcheckControllerTest extends APIControllerBaseTest
         $this->assertInternalType('array', $result);
         $this->assertEquals(['message' => 'pong'], $result);
     }
+
+    public function testVersion()
+    {
+        $client = $this->getClientForAuthenticatedUser(User::ROLE_USER);
+        $this->assertAccessIsGranted($client, '/api/version');
+        $result = json_decode($client->getResponse()->getContent(), true);
+
+        $this->assertInternalType('array', $result);
+
+        $this->assertArrayHasKey('version', $result);
+        $this->assertArrayHasKey('candidate', $result);
+        $this->assertArrayHasKey('semver', $result);
+        $this->assertArrayHasKey('name', $result);
+        $this->assertArrayHasKey('copyright', $result);
+
+        $this->assertSame(Constants::VERSION, $result['version']);
+        $this->assertEquals(Constants::STATUS, $result['candidate']);
+        $this->assertEquals(Constants::VERSION . '-' . Constants::STATUS, $result['semver']);
+        $this->assertEquals(Constants::NAME, $result['name']);
+        $this->assertEquals(
+            'Kimai 2 - ' . Constants::VERSION . ' ' . Constants::STATUS . ' (' . Constants::NAME . ') by Kevin Papst and contributors.',
+            $result['copyright']
+        );
+    }
 }
diff --git a/tests/Command/VersionCommandTest.php b/tests/Command/VersionCommandTest.php
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..229b5efa
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/Command/VersionCommandTest.php
@@ -0,0 +1,67 @@
+<?php
+
+/*
+ * This file is part of the Kimai time-tracking app.
+ *
+ * For the full copyright and license information, please view the LICENSE
+ * file that was distributed with this source code.
+ */
+
+namespace App\Tests\Command;
+
+use App\Command\VersionCommand;
+use App\Constants;
+use Symfony\Bundle\FrameworkBundle\Console\Application;
+use Symfony\Bundle\FrameworkBundle\Test\KernelTestCase;
+use Symfony\Component\Console\Tester\CommandTester;
+
+/**
+ * @coversDefaultClass \App\Command\VersionCommand
+ * @group integration
+ */
+class VersionCommandTest extends KernelTestCase
+{
+    /**
+     * @var Application
+     */
+    protected $application;
+
+    protected function setUp()
+    {
+        $kernel = self::bootKernel();
+        $this->application = new Application($kernel);
+
+        $this->application->add(new VersionCommand());
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * @dataProvider getTestData
+     */
+    public function testVersion(array $options, $result)
+    {
+        $commandTester = $this->getCommandTester($options);
+        $output = $commandTester->getDisplay();
+        $this->assertEquals($result . PHP_EOL, $output);
+    }
+
+    public function getTestData()
+    {
+        return [
+            [[], 'Kimai 2 - ' . Constants::VERSION . ' ' . Constants::STATUS . ' (' . Constants::NAME . ') by Kevin Papst and contributors.'],
+            [['--name' => true], Constants::NAME],
+            [['--candidate' => true], Constants::STATUS],
+            [['--short' => true], Constants::VERSION],
+            [['--semver' => true], Constants::VERSION . '-' . Constants::STATUS],
+        ];
+    }
+
+    protected function getCommandTester(array $options = [])
+    {
+        $command = $this->application->find('kimai:version');
+        $commandTester = new CommandTester($command);
+        $inputs = array_merge(['command' => $command->getName()], $options);
+        $commandTester->execute($inputs);
+
+        return $commandTester;
+    }
+}
diff --git a/translations/sidebar.de.xliff b/translations/sidebar.de.xliff
index 21c3ca29..1dc5b0e3 100644
--- a/translations/sidebar.de.xliff
+++ b/translations/sidebar.de.xliff
@@ -4,13 +4,13 @@
         <body>
             <trans-unit id="home.title">
                 <source>home.title</source>
-                <target>Kimai v2 - Vorab Version</target>
+                <target>Kimai v2 - %version%</target>
             </trans-unit>
             <trans-unit id="home.betainfo">
                 <source>home.betainfo</source>
                 <target><![CDATA[Danke für die Nutzung der Open-Source Zeiterfassung <a href="%url%" target="_blank">Kimai</a>.
 
-                    Diese neue Version %version% ist aktuell noch in einer frühen Phase der Entwicklung und wurde vorab veröffentlicht, um frühzeitig Rückmeldungen ihrer Benutzer zu sammeln und deren Ideen in die weitere Planung zu integrieren.
+                    Diese neue Version ist aktuell noch in einer frühen Phase der Entwicklung und wurde vorab veröffentlicht, um frühzeitig Rückmeldungen ihrer Benutzer zu sammeln und deren Ideen in die weitere Planung zu integrieren.
 
                     Um bei der Verbesserung von <strong>Kimai</strong> zu helfen, schicken Sie mir bitte eine Nachricht auf der verlinkten Webseite. Egal ob Fragen, Fehlermeldungen oder Ideen für Erweiterungen, Ihr Feedback ist wertvoll!
                 ]]></target>
diff --git a/translations/sidebar.en.xliff b/translations/sidebar.en.xliff
index 36fa9aee..d526e397 100644
--- a/translations/sidebar.en.xliff
+++ b/translations/sidebar.en.xliff
@@ -4,13 +4,13 @@
         <body>
             <trans-unit id="home.title">
                 <source>home.title</source>
-                <target>Kimai v2 - Pre-Version</target>
+                <target>Kimai v2 - %version%</target>
             </trans-unit>
             <trans-unit id="home.betainfo">
                 <source>home.betainfo</source>
                 <target><![CDATA[Thank you for using the open source time-tracker <a href="%url%" target="_blank">Kimai</a>.
 
-                    This new version %version% is currently in an early stage of development and has been published in advance to collect feedback from its users and integrate their ideas into further planning.
+                    This new version is currently in an early stage of development and has been published in advance to collect feedback from its users and integrate their ideas into further planning.
 
                     To help me improve <strong>Kimai</strong>, please send your message on the linked website. Whether you have questions, error messages or ideas for enhancements, your feedback is valuable!
                 ]]></target>
diff --git a/translations/sidebar.es.xliff b/translations/sidebar.es.xliff
index 0ab423cd..ed60b1f7 100644
--- a/translations/sidebar.es.xliff
+++ b/translations/sidebar.es.xliff
@@ -4,13 +4,13 @@
         <body>
             <trans-unit id="home.title">
                 <source>home.title</source>
-                <target>Kimai v2 - Pre-Version</target>
+                <target>Kimai v2 - %version%</target>
             </trans-unit>
             <trans-unit id="home.betainfo">
                 <source>home.betainfo</source>
                 <target><![CDATA[Gracias por usar el control de tiempo ppen source <a href="%url%" target="_blank">Kimai</a>.
 
-                    Esta nueva versión %version% se encuentra en una etapa inicial de desarrollo y ha sido publicada con la intención de recolectar feedback de los usuarios para incluir sus ideas en planes futuros..
+                    Esta nueva versión se encuentra en una etapa inicial de desarrollo y ha sido publicada con la intención de recolectar feedback de los usuarios para incluir sus ideas en planes futuros..
 
                     Para ayudar a mejorar <strong>Kimai</strong>, por favor enviar sus comentarios al sitio. Sus comentarios, ideas para mejorar o reportes de errores son valiosos y agradezco el tiempo para enviárnoslos!
                 ]]></target>
diff --git a/translations/sidebar.fr.xliff b/translations/sidebar.fr.xliff
index e9a1148c..6221f5ee 100644
--- a/translations/sidebar.fr.xliff
+++ b/translations/sidebar.fr.xliff
@@ -4,13 +4,13 @@
         <body>
             <trans-unit id="home.title">
                 <source>home.title</source>
-                <target>Kimai v2 - Pré-version</target>
+                <target>Kimai v2 - %version%</target>
             </trans-unit>
             <trans-unit id="home.betainfo">
                 <source>home.betainfo</source>
                 <target><![CDATA[Merci d'utiliser ce logiciel libre de suivi de temps <a href="%url%" target="_blank">Kimai</a>.
 
-                    Cette nouvelle version %version% est actuellement à un stade précoce de développement et a été publié à l'avance afin de recueillir les commentaires de ses utilisateurs et d'intégrer leurs idées dans la planification à venir. 
+                    Cette nouvelle version est actuellement à un stade précoce de développement et a été publié à l'avance afin de recueillir les commentaires de ses utilisateurs et d'intégrer leurs idées dans la planification à venir.
 
                     Pour m'aider à améliorer<strong>Kimai</strong>, merci de poster votre message sur le site lié. Que vous ayez des questions, des messages ou des idées d'améliorations, vos retours sont précieux ! 
                 ]]></target>
diff --git a/translations/sidebar.it.xliff b/translations/sidebar.it.xliff
index f03b09e7..c0f48ad9 100755
--- a/translations/sidebar.it.xliff
+++ b/translations/sidebar.it.xliff
@@ -4,13 +4,13 @@
         <body>
             <trans-unit id="home.title">
                 <source>home.title</source>
-                <target>Kimai v2 - Pre-Version</target>
+                <target>Kimai v2 - %version%</target>
             </trans-unit>
             <trans-unit id="home.betainfo">
                 <source>home.betainfo</source>
                 <target><![CDATA[Thank you for using the open source time-tracker <a href="%url%" target="_blank">Kimai</a>.
 
-                    This new version %version% is currently in an early stage of development and has been published in advance to collect feedback from its users and integrate their ideas into further planning.
+                    This new version is currently in an early stage of development and has been published in advance to collect feedback from its users and integrate their ideas into further planning.
 
                     To help me improve <strong>Kimai</strong>, please send your message on the linked website. Whether you have questions, error messages or ideas for enhancements, your feedback is valuable!
                 ]]></target>
diff --git a/translations/sidebar.ru.xliff b/translations/sidebar.ru.xliff
index e040f1fb..04e616f7 100644
--- a/translations/sidebar.ru.xliff
+++ b/translations/sidebar.ru.xliff
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
         <body>
             <trans-unit id="home.title">
                 <source>home.title</source>
-                <target>Kimai v2 - Предварительная версия</target>
+                <target>Kimai v2 - %version%</target>
             </trans-unit>
             <trans-unit id="home.betainfo">
                 <source>home.betainfo</source>
diff --git a/var/docs/installation.md b/var/docs/installation.md
index c2d92453..2bb3eea4 100644
--- a/var/docs/installation.md
+++ b/var/docs/installation.md
@@ -90,14 +90,14 @@ You just imported demo data, to test the application in its full beauty and with
 
 You can now login with these accounts:
 
-| Username | Password | Role |
-|---|:---:|---|
-| clara_customer | kitten | Customer |
-| john_user | kitten | User |
-| chris_user | kitten | User (deactivated) |
-| tony_teamlead | kitten | Teamlead |
-| anna_admin | kitten | Administrator |
-| susan_super | kitten | Super-Administrator |
+| Username | Password | API Key | Role |
+|---|:---:|:---:|---|
+| clara_customer| kitten | api_kitten |Customer |
+| john_user| kitten | api_kitten |User |
+| chris_user| kitten | api_kitten |User (deactivated) |
+| tony_teamlead| kitten | api_kitten |Teamlead |
+| anna_admin| kitten | api_kitten |Administrator |
+| susan_super| kitten | api_kitten |Super-Administrator |
 
 Demo data can always be deleted by dropping the schema and re-creating it.
 The `kimai:reset-dev` command can always be executed later on to reset your dev database and cache.
diff --git a/var/docs/internal.md b/var/docs/internal.md
index 0da983cc..d9a3da46 100644
--- a/var/docs/internal.md
+++ b/var/docs/internal.md
@@ -6,8 +6,9 @@ Internal documentation for project maintainers
 
 - Prepare a GitHub release-draft
 - Change .github_changelog_generator config accordingly to new release tag (increase future release)
+- Change version constants in `src/Constants.php`
 - Create CHANGELOG.md with [github-changelog-generator](https://github.com/github-changelog-generator/github-changelog-generator]) by running `github_changelog_generator kevinpapst/kimai2`
-- Push a release branch and add it as last PR merge into master
+- Push a release branch and merge it as last PR into master
 - Edit the release-draft and add the "Full changelog" link + everything from CHANGELOG.md related to the new version 
 - Create the release
 - Post a new issue at [YunoHost tracker for Kimai 2](https://github.com/YunoHost-Apps/kimai2_ynh)