diff --git a/.github/workflows/backport.yml b/.github/workflows/backport.yml
index 06fda213331..12701a1822f 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/backport.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/backport.yml
@@ -16,4 +16,4 @@ jobs:
         uses: zephyrproject-rtos/action-backport@v1.1.1-1
         with:
           github_token: ${{ secrets.ZB_GITHUB_TOKEN }}
-          issue_labels: bug, backport
+          issue_labels: backport