diff --git a/.github/workflows/version_comment.yml b/.github/workflows/version_comment.yml
index 1b9f904..c96618a 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/version_comment.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/version_comment.yml
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 name: nf-core template version comment
 # This workflow is triggered on PRs to check if the pipeline template version matches the latest.
 # It posts a comment on the PR, even if it comes from a fork.
+
 on:
   pull_request_target:
 
@@ -31,7 +32,7 @@ jobs:
         if: |
           ${{ steps.nf_core_outdated.outputs.stdout }} =~ 'nf-core'
         with:
-          repo-token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
+          repo-token: ${{ secrets.NF_CORE_BOT_AUTH_TOKEN }}
           allow-repeats: false
           message: |
             ## :warning: New nf-core template version available