diff --git a/src/drivers/github.js b/src/drivers/github.js
index ced816daf..d36bdce25 100644
--- a/src/drivers/github.js
+++ b/src/drivers/github.js
@@ -450,7 +450,11 @@ class Github {
       });
       return true;
     } catch (error) {
-      if (error.message === 'Branch not protected') {
+      const errors = [
+        'Branch not protected',
+        'Upgrade to GitHub Pro or make this repository public to enable this feature.'
+      ];
+      if (errors.includes(error.message)) {
         return false;
       }
       throw error;