diff --git a/.github/workflows/backport.yml b/.github/workflows/backport.yml
index 6d589d9c829..55dc5c8da02 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/backport.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/backport.yml
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 name: Backport PR Creator
 on:
-  pull_request:
+  pull_request_target:
     types:
       - closed
       - labeled