diff --git a/src/ghes-releases/lib/release-templates/release-steps-0.md b/src/ghes-releases/lib/release-templates/release-steps-0.md
index bbeadaf920f8..34a5f70cc77c 100644
--- a/src/ghes-releases/lib/release-templates/release-steps-0.md
+++ b/src/ghes-releases/lib/release-templates/release-steps-0.md
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ labels:
   - priority-0
   - skip FR board
   - GHES {{ release-number }}
+  - ghes-release-automation
 ---
 
 This issue tracks Docs work for the GA release of GHES {{ release-number }}.
@@ -76,4 +77,4 @@ For example, the reference link should look like:
 
 <!--
 [ghes-release-issue]: <>
--->
\ No newline at end of file
+-->