diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/build.yml b/.gitea/workflows/build.yml
index 0774014..173a200 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/build.yml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/build.yml
@@ -21,8 +21,13 @@ jobs:
           hugo-version: 'latest'
           extended: true
 
-      - name: Build site
+      - name: Ensure Output Directory is Writable
+        run: |
+          mkdir -p /mnt/hugo_output
+          chmod -R 777 /mnt/hugo_output  # Avoid permission issues
+
+      - name: Build Hugo Site
         run: hugo --minify --destination /mnt/hugo_output
 
-      - name: Set correct permissions
-        run: chown -R john:gpio /mnt/hugo_output
+      - name: Verify Output Files
+        run: ls -lah /mnt/hugo_output