diff --git a/.github/copy-pr-bot.yaml b/.github/copy-pr-bot.yaml
index 07ad9ea52..f349f6e7a 100644
--- a/.github/copy-pr-bot.yaml
+++ b/.github/copy-pr-bot.yaml
@@ -4,3 +4,6 @@
 # https://docs.gha-runners.nvidia.com/apps/copy-pr-bot/
 
 enabled: true
+# always require manual CI triggering, ignoring signed commits
+auto_sync_draft: false
+auto_sync_ready: false