diff --git a/.github/workflows/release-nearby-qml-tray.yaml b/.github/workflows/release-nearby-qml-tray.yaml
index 36d42add..ee157903 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/release-nearby-qml-tray.yaml
+++ b/.github/workflows/release-nearby-qml-tray.yaml
@@ -43,8 +43,8 @@ jobs:
 
       - name: Install Linux build dependencies
         run: |
-          apt-get update
-          apt-get install -y \
+          sudo apt-get update
+          sudo apt-get install -y \
             build-essential \
             clang \
             cmake \