diff --git a/.circleci/config.yml b/.circleci/config.yml
index 8a73c4f35..c36c61bed 100644
--- a/.circleci/config.yml
+++ b/.circleci/config.yml
@@ -39,10 +39,10 @@ jobs:
       - BASH_ENV: ".circleci/shared"
       - PUBLISH: "spacemacs_built_in"
     steps:
+      - checkout
       - run:
           name: Initialize bot account
           command: .circleci/bot_init
-      - checkout
       - run:
           name: Make patch file
           command: .circleci/update/upd_built_in