diff --git a/doc/source/how-to/repository-protection.rst b/doc/source/how-to/repository-protection.rst
index 9de347084..3bd9008db 100644
--- a/doc/source/how-to/repository-protection.rst
+++ b/doc/source/how-to/repository-protection.rst
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ with the following parameters:
 - Restrict branch names:
     - Applies to: ``Branch name``
     - Requirement: ``Must match a given regex pattern``
-    - Matching pattern: ``^(feat|fix|chore|docs|style|refactor|test|perf|ci|build|dependabot|release)\/.*``
+    - Matching pattern: ``^(feat|fix|chore|docs|style|refactor|test|perf|ci|build|dependabot|release|maint)\/.*``
     - Description: ``Branch name must match the conventional commits pattern``
 
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