diff --git a/.asf.yaml b/.asf.yaml
index 45d974b1..f15ed263 100644
--- a/.asf.yaml
+++ b/.asf.yaml
@@ -2,3 +2,11 @@ github:
   homepage: https://datasketches.apache.org
   ghp_branch: gh-pages
   ghp_path: /docs
+
+  protected_branches:
+    master:
+      required_pull_request_reviews:
+        dismiss_stale_reviews: false
+        required_approving_review_count: 1
+      required_signatures: false
+      required_conversation_resolution: false