diff --git a/default.json b/default.json
index 0e9831e..35b052e 100644
--- a/default.json
+++ b/default.json
@@ -26,6 +26,8 @@
   "lockFileMaintenance": {
     "enabled": true,
     "schedule": ["before 4am"],
-    "automerge": true
+    "automerge": true,
+    "automergeType": "pr",
+    "requiredStatusChecks": null
   }
 }