diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index bf9b0fb3..8055777d 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ daysUntilClose: 30
 exemptLabels:
   - bug
   - urgent
+  - necessary
 # Label to use when marking an issue as stale
 staleLabel: stale
 # Comment to post when marking an issue as stale. Set to `false` to disable
@@ -14,4 +15,4 @@ markComment: >
   recent activity. It will be closed if no further activity occurs. If this 
   is incorrect, please respond with an update. Thank you for your contributions.
 # Comment to post when closing a stale issue. Set to `false` to disable
-closeComment: false
\ No newline at end of file
+closeComment: false