diff --git a/.gitea/protected_branches.yaml b/.gitea/protected_branches.yaml
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+main:
+  require_pr: true
+  required_approvals: 1
+  dismiss_stale_approvals: true
+  # Require CI to pass if CI exists
+  require_ci_to_pass: true
+  block_force_push: true
+  block_branch_deletion: true