diff --git a/.github/workflows/backport.yml b/.github/workflows/backport.yml
index 28bb2b41..3f7d6df3 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/backport.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/backport.yml
@@ -27,3 +27,4 @@ jobs:
           copy_requested_reviewers: true
           label_pattern: to-be-backported
           target_branches: 11.8.x
+          conflict_resolution: draft_commit_conflicts