diff --git a/.gitmodules b/.gitmodules
index ef5b3e63cf..54a177465b 100644
--- a/.gitmodules
+++ b/.gitmodules
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
 [submodule "evolution-manager-v2"]
 	path = evolution-manager-v2
-	url = https://github.com/EvolutionAPI/evolution-manager-v2.git
+	url = https://github.com/evolution-foundation/evolution-manager-v2.git
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 595600cc05..8aa5df1c7f 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ Harassment, discrimination, or abusive behavior will not be tolerated.
 
 ### Reporting Bugs
 
-1. Check existing [issues](https://github.com/EvolutionAPI/evolution-api/issues)
+1. Check existing [issues](https://github.com/evolution-foundation/evolution-api/issues)
    to avoid duplicates
 2. Open a new issue with:
    - Clear, descriptive title
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index d9ea137e14..4586e4028a 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
 </p>
 
 <p align="center">
-  <a href="https://github.com/EvolutionAPI/evolution-api/releases/latest"><img src="https://img.shields.io/github/v/release/EvolutionAPI/evolution-api?include_prereleases&label=version&color=00ffa7" alt="Latest version" /></a>
+  <a href="https://github.com/evolution-foundation/evolution-api/releases/latest"><img src="https://img.shields.io/github/v/release/evolution-foundation/evolution-api?include_prereleases&label=version&color=00ffa7" alt="Latest version" /></a>
   <a href="https://opensource.org/licenses/Apache-2.0"><img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/License-Apache%202.0-blue.svg" alt="License: Apache 2.0" /></a>
   <a href="https://docs.evolutionfoundation.com.br"><img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Docs-evolutionfoundation.com.br-00ffa7" alt="Documentation" /></a>
   <a href="https://evolutionfoundation.com.br/community"><img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Community-Join%20us-white" alt="Community" /></a>
@@ -25,8 +25,6 @@
   <a href="mailto:suporte@evofoundation.com.br">Support</a>
 </p>
 
-<div align="center"><img src="./public/images/cover.png" alt="Evolution API" /></div>
-
 ---
 
 ## About
@@ -39,7 +37,7 @@ Evolution API began as a WhatsApp controller API based on [CodeChat](https://git
 
 ## Part of the Evolution Foundation ecosystem
 
-Evolution API is one of the messaging engines maintained by Evolution Foundation. It is used as a WhatsApp provider by the [Evo CRM Community](https://github.com/EvolutionAPI/evo-crm-community) and other projects in the ecosystem.
+Evolution API is one of the messaging engines maintained by Evolution Foundation. It is used as a WhatsApp provider by the [Evo CRM Community](https://github.com/evolution-foundation/evo-crm-community) and other projects in the ecosystem.
 
 ---
 
@@ -82,7 +80,7 @@ Evolution API integrates natively with many platforms:
 ### Installation
 
 ```bash
-git clone git@github.com:EvolutionAPI/evolution-api.git
+git clone git@github.com:evolution-foundation/evolution-api.git
 cd evolution-api
 
 # Install dependencies
@@ -172,6 +170,14 @@ Local storage or S3/MinIO. Automatic media download from WhatsApp. Optional audi
 
 ---
 
+## Hosting
+
+Deploy Evolution API with optimized infrastructure through our HostGator partnership:
+
+[**Evolution API VPS — HostGator**](https://evolution-api.com/vps-evolution-api)
+
+---
+
 ## Telemetry
 
 Evolution API collects anonymous telemetry data (routes used, most accessed routes, API version) to help improve the service. **No sensitive or personal data is collected.** This information helps us identify improvements and provide a better experience for users.
diff --git a/evolution-manager-v2 b/evolution-manager-v2
index f054b9bc28..3137df4695 160000
--- a/evolution-manager-v2
+++ b/evolution-manager-v2
@@ -1 +1 @@
-Subproject commit f054b9bc28083152d4948f835e3346fd0add39db
+Subproject commit 3137df469504ce211c68e7b35f0706497ac1b95f
diff --git a/src/api/integrations/channel/whatsapp/whatsapp.baileys.service.ts b/src/api/integrations/channel/whatsapp/whatsapp.baileys.service.ts
index 60e857fcc1..0a047865a8 100644
--- a/src/api/integrations/channel/whatsapp/whatsapp.baileys.service.ts
+++ b/src/api/integrations/channel/whatsapp/whatsapp.baileys.service.ts
@@ -695,6 +695,15 @@ export class BaileysStartupService extends ChannelStartupService {
 
     this.endSession = false;
 
+    if (this.client) {
+      try {
+        this.client.ws?.close();
+        this.client.end(new Error('Recreating socket connection'));
+      } catch (error) {
+        this.logger.warn(`Error closing previous socket before recreating client: ${error}`);
+      }
+    }
+
     this.client = makeWASocket(socketConfig);
 
     if (this.localSettings.wavoipToken && this.localSettings.wavoipToken.length > 0) {