diff --git a/default.json b/default.json
index 35b052e..2860eab 100644
--- a/default.json
+++ b/default.json
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@
   "lockFileMaintenance": {
     "enabled": true,
     "schedule": ["before 4am"],
-    "automerge": true,
+    "automerge": false,
     "automergeType": "pr",
     "requiredStatusChecks": null
   }