diff --git a/.github/workflows/pr_automation.yml b/.github/workflows/pr_automation.yml
index 347e935773c..e43f95343f5 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/pr_automation.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/pr_automation.yml
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 name: PR automation
 
 on:
-  pull_request:
+  pull_request_target:
     types:
       - opened
       - ready_for_review