diff --git a/.github/dependabot.yml b/.github/dependabot.yml
index 049157d2..93e7caf3 100644
--- a/.github/dependabot.yml
+++ b/.github/dependabot.yml
@@ -3,17 +3,20 @@ updates:
   - package-ecosystem: github-actions
     labels: []
     directory: /
+    target-branch: dev
     schedule:
       interval: monthly
 
   - package-ecosystem: npm
     labels: []
     directory: /
+    target-branch: dev
     schedule:
       interval: monthly
 
   - package-ecosystem: gradle
     labels: []
     directory: /
+    target-branch: dev
     schedule:
       interval: monthly