diff --git a/docs/features/software-templates/adding-templates.md b/docs/features/software-templates/adding-templates.md
index 083516192c..674ee8788b 100644
--- a/docs/features/software-templates/adding-templates.md
+++ b/docs/features/software-templates/adding-templates.md
@@ -71,6 +71,7 @@ spec:
         allowedHosts: ['github.com']
         description: This is ${{ parameters.name }}
         repoUrl: ${{ parameters.repoUrl }}
+        defaultBranch: 'main'
 
     - id: register
       name: Register
diff --git a/docs/features/software-templates/writing-templates.md b/docs/features/software-templates/writing-templates.md
index bc2847a81b..4abe8f1eb0 100644
--- a/docs/features/software-templates/writing-templates.md
+++ b/docs/features/software-templates/writing-templates.md
@@ -83,6 +83,7 @@ spec:
         allowedHosts: ['github.com']
         description: This is ${{ parameters.name }}
         repoUrl: ${{ parameters.repoUrl }}
+        defaultBranch: 'main'
 
     - id: register
       name: Register