diff --git a/.github/workflows/release.yml b/.github/workflows/release.yml
index 66fba69..bb33518 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/release.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/release.yml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ on: [workflow_dispatch]
 
 permissions:        # Exchange the OIDC token (JWT) for a cloud access token
   id-token: write   # This is required for requesting the JWT
-  contents: read    # This is required for actions/checkout
+  contents: write   # This is required for actions/checkout
 
 jobs:
   build: