diff --git a/.asf.yaml b/.asf.yaml
index 14012838..4f5661eb 100644
--- a/.asf.yaml
+++ b/.asf.yaml
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ github:
     # Enable squash button
     squash: true
     # Disable merge button
-    merge: true
+    merge: false
     # Disable rebase button
     rebase: false
   protected_branches: