diff --git a/.github/settings.yml b/.github/settings.yml
index b6159253d..ff91615a3 100644
--- a/.github/settings.yml
+++ b/.github/settings.yml
@@ -58,7 +58,8 @@ branches:
       enforce_admins: null
       restrictions:
         apps: []
-        users: []
+        users:
+          - dependabot
         teams:
           - ci
           - employees