diff --git a/renovate.json b/renovate.json
index c7cf40c1..091ba7f7 100644
--- a/renovate.json
+++ b/renovate.json
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@
   "extends": [
       "config:recommended"
   ],
+  "rebaseWhen": "conflicted",
   "packageRules": [
       {
           "groupName": "docs requirements",