diff --git a/.github/workflows/backport.yml b/.github/workflows/backport.yml
index 2e6a6bcf..269e5c18 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/backport.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/backport.yml
@@ -5,6 +5,10 @@ on:
       - closed
       - labeled
 
+permissions:
+  contents: write
+  pull-requests: write
+
 jobs:
   backport:
     name: Backport