diff --git a/.pyup.yml b/.pyup.yml
index 4978524e..c503dabf 100644
--- a/.pyup.yml
+++ b/.pyup.yml
@@ -8,6 +8,11 @@ update: all
 # allowed: True, False
 pin: True
 
+# add a label to pull requests, default is not set
+# requires private repo permissions, even on public repos
+# default: empty
+label_prs: update
+
 # Specify requirement files by hand, pyup seems to struggle to 
 # find the ones in the project_slug folder
 requirements: