diff --git a/.github/workflows/backport.yml b/.github/workflows/backport.yml
index 92e1ecf547..d9b51843a6 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/backport.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/backport.yml
@@ -15,4 +15,4 @@ jobs:
     steps:
       - uses: camptocamp/backport-action@master
         with:
-          token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
+          token: ${{ secrets.BACKPORT_BOT_TOKEN }}