diff --git a/samples/drivers/watchdog/boards/nrf54h20dk_nrf54h20_cpuapp.overlay b/samples/drivers/watchdog/boards/nrf54h20dk_nrf54h20_cpuapp.overlay
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index 00000000000..94e0d719af4
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+++ b/samples/drivers/watchdog/boards/nrf54h20dk_nrf54h20_cpuapp.overlay
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+/*
+ * Copyright 2024 Nordic Semiconductor ASA
+ * SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0
+ */
+
+&wdt010 {
+	status = "okay";
+};