diff --git a/.github/workflows/build_and_push_docker_images.yaml b/.github/workflows/build_and_push_docker_images.yaml
index 2959615fa..f2b33f136 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/build_and_push_docker_images.yaml
+++ b/.github/workflows/build_and_push_docker_images.yaml
@@ -204,6 +204,7 @@ jobs:
           docker exec -t -u root $CID node_dump
           docker rm -f $CID
       - name: Push docker image
+        if: inputs.publish || github.repository_owner != 'emqx'
         env:
           PROFILE: ${{ matrix.profile[0] }}
           DOCKER_REGISTRY: ${{ matrix.profile[1] }}