diff --git a/.github/dependabot.yml b/.github/dependabot.yml
index ea7c7d7884..3b78a310aa 100644
--- a/.github/dependabot.yml
+++ b/.github/dependabot.yml
@@ -9,6 +9,9 @@ updates:
   - package-ecosystem: "github-actions"
     # Look for GitHub Actions workflows in the `root` directory
     directory: "/"
+    # Raise pull requests for version updates
+    # against the `beta` branch
+    target-branch: "beta"
     # Check the for updates once a week
     schedule:
       interval: "weekly"