diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/pipeline-test.yaml b/.gitea/workflows/pipeline-test.yaml
index 2f01fa0..3914373 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/pipeline-test.yaml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/pipeline-test.yaml
@@ -42,6 +42,7 @@ jobs:
       - name: test deployment via FTP
         uses: SamKirkland/FTP-Deploy-Action@4.0.0
         with:
+          protocol: ftps # Ensure to use FTPS
           server: ${{ secrets.FTP_SERVER }}
           username: ${{ secrets.FTP_USERNAME }}
           password: ${{ secrets.FTP_PASSWORD }}