diff --git a/.github/dependabot.yml b/.github/dependabot.yml
index cf99d4c84..4b56e7b23 100644
--- a/.github/dependabot.yml
+++ b/.github/dependabot.yml
@@ -29,6 +29,9 @@ updates:
     labels:
       - "backend"
       - "dependencies"
+    # Add reviewers
+    reviewers:
+      - "paperless-ngx/backend"
 
   # Enable updates for Github Actions
   - package-ecosystem: "github-actions"