diff --git a/.forgejo/workflows/on_release.yml b/.forgejo/workflows/on_release.yml
index 1d5158a1..a6614642 100644
--- a/.forgejo/workflows/on_release.yml
+++ b/.forgejo/workflows/on_release.yml
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ jobs:
 
       - name: Set up gradle properties
         run: |
+          mkdir -p ~/.gradle
           echo "storeFile=my-release-key.jks" >> ~/.gradle/gradle.properties
           echo "storePassword=${{ secrets.KEYSTORE_PASSWORD }}" >> ~/.gradle/gradle.properties
           echo "keyAlias=${{ secrets.KEY_ALIAS }}" >> ~/.gradle/gradle.properties