diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index c0054973e..cd2e042a4 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ i2.github.owner=TIER
 i2.github.repo=shib-idp-ui
 i2.github.apiEndpoint=https://github.internet2.edu/api/v3
 i2.git.remote=i2
-i2.git.branch=master
+i2.git.branch=maintenance
 
 # set app
 use.release.app.yml=false