diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yml b/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yml
index e5a9e00..af3c3f1 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yml
@@ -28,4 +28,5 @@ jobs:
           cd ~/personal-site
           chmod +x ./start.sh
           sassc css/style.scss css/style.css
-          exec python3 -m http.server $PORT > server.log 2>&1
+          python3 -m http.server $PORT > server.log 2>&1 &
+          echo "Server started in background"