diff --git a/.github/workflows/production.yml b/.github/workflows/production.yml
index e20af3040..cd13b8a62 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/production.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/production.yml
@@ -59,4 +59,5 @@ jobs:
           releaseFiles: app/build/outputs/bundle/productionRelease/*.aab
           track: production
           userFraction: 0.01
+          status: inProgress
           whatsNewDirectory: whatsnew/