diff --git a/.github/dependabot.yaml b/.github/dependabot.yaml
index 85652f7c5..b1115d0c4 100644
--- a/.github/dependabot.yaml
+++ b/.github/dependabot.yaml
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ updates:
 
   # Maintain dependencies for Docker (ie our GitHub Action)
   - package-ecosystem: "docker"
-    directory: "/"
+    directory: "src/gh_action"
     schedule:
       interval: "monthly"
     labels: