diff --git a/.github/sync-repo-settings.yaml b/.github/sync-repo-settings.yaml
index 6bddd18eac..a0c0cd4938 100644
--- a/.github/sync-repo-settings.yaml
+++ b/.github/sync-repo-settings.yaml
@@ -34,7 +34,6 @@ branchProtectionRules:
     - "linkage-monitor"
     - "lint"
     - "clirr"
-    - "units (7)"
     - "units (8)"
     - "units (11)"
     - "Kokoro - Test: Integration"