diff --git a/renovate.json b/renovate.json
index ce28350..10302dd 100644
--- a/renovate.json
+++ b/renovate.json
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@
   "lockFileMaintenance": {
     "enabled": true,
     "automerge": true,
+    "automergeType": "branch",
     "schedule": [
       "* 18-19 * * *"
     ]