diff --git a/.github/workflows/no-response.yml b/.github/workflows/no-response.yml
index 93d37bae40ea..a731941c21eb 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/no-response.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/no-response.yml
@@ -20,4 +20,4 @@ jobs:
               Thank you for taking the time to improve LightGBM!
           daysUntilClose: 30
           responseRequiredLabel: awaiting response
-          token: ${{ secrets.WORKFLOW }}
+          token: ${{ github.token }}