diff --git a/.github/dependabot.yml b/.github/dependabot.yml
index 505f01ea..e9012b91 100644
--- a/.github/dependabot.yml
+++ b/.github/dependabot.yml
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 version: 2
 updates:
   - package-ecosystem: "github-actions"
-    directory: "/"
+    directories: ["/", "/.github/workflows/perform-common-steps"]
     schedule:
       interval: "daily"
   - package-ecosystem: "nuget"