diff --git a/.github/dependabot.yml b/.github/dependabot.yml
index 135d2e989164..54713822dc66 100644
--- a/.github/dependabot.yml
+++ b/.github/dependabot.yml
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ updates:
     reviewers: ["emlowe", "altendky"]
 
   - package-ecosystem: "github-actions"
-    directory: /
+    directories: ["/", ".github/actions/*"]
     schedule:
       interval: "weekly"
       day: "tuesday"