diff --git a/.github/workflows/approve-merge.yaml b/.github/workflows/approve-merge.yaml
index ddc0bab..135daf8 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/approve-merge.yaml
+++ b/.github/workflows/approve-merge.yaml
@@ -16,6 +16,8 @@ jobs:
 
       - name: Merge PR
         run: |
+          git config --global user.email "bot@restorecommerce.io"
+          git config --global user.name "Restorecommerce Bot"
           git checkout master
           git merge --ff origin/next
           git push -u origin master