diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 1b5cf0c..81f120c 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ A GitHub Action that safely syncs, commits, and pushes changes with automatic re
 | `path` | Working directory for git operations | No | `.` |
 | `commit_user_name` | Git committer name | No | `github-actions[bot]` |
 | `commit_user_email` | Git committer email | No | `41898282+github-actions[bot]@users.noreply.github.com` |
-| `max_retries` | Maximum number of push retry attempts (handles concurrent pushes) | No | `3` |
+| `max_retries` | Maximum number of push retry attempts (handles concurrent pushes) | No | `12` |
 
 ## Outputs
 
diff --git a/action.yml b/action.yml
index 6d3b365..5fc6012 100644
--- a/action.yml
+++ b/action.yml
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ inputs:
   max_retries:
     description: 'Maximum number of push retry attempts (handles concurrent pushes)'
     required: false
-    default: '3'
+    default: '12'
 
 outputs:
   committed: