diff --git a/.asf.yaml b/.asf.yaml
index 46505f6e4..ae7fc69b3 100644
--- a/.asf.yaml
+++ b/.asf.yaml
@@ -34,6 +34,7 @@ github:
     squash: true
     merge: false
     rebase: false
+  protected_branches: ~
   features:
     issues: true
     discussions: true