diff --git a/.asf.yaml b/.asf.yaml
index 90f3212a..1b565826 100644
--- a/.asf.yaml
+++ b/.asf.yaml
@@ -20,6 +20,17 @@ github:
   del_branch_on_merge: true
   features:
     issues: true
+  protected_branches:
+    main:
+      required_status_checks:
+        # strict means "Require branches to be up to date before merging".
+        strict: false
+      required_pull_request_reviews:
+        dismiss_stale_reviews: false
+        required_approving_review_count: 1
+      #bypass_pull_request_allowances:
+      #  users:
+      #    - asfgit
 
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