diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/setup-db.yml b/.gitea/workflows/setup-db.yml
index edc8106..e7df7fe 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/setup-db.yml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/setup-db.yml
@@ -33,6 +33,9 @@ jobs:
         
         run: |
           echo "Running database creation script..."
+
+          # Add executable permission to the script
+          chmod +x ./scripts/create_db_user.sh
           
           # Export the admin password so psql can use it automatically
           export PGPASSWORD=$POSTGRES_ADMIN_PASSWORD