diff --git a/.github/dependabot.yml b/.github/dependabot.yml
index 6dc6913f8..adb561f5c 100644
--- a/.github/dependabot.yml
+++ b/.github/dependabot.yml
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ version: 2
 updates:
 - package-ecosystem: npm
   directory: "/"
+  target_branch: "master"
   schedule:
     interval: weekly
     day: saturday