diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yml b/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yml
index 5a983cd..7b0f64a 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yml
@@ -25,5 +25,6 @@ jobs:
           cd ~/personal-site
           chmod +x ./start.sh
           sassc css/style.scss css/style.css
-          python3 -m http.server 8080 > server.log 2>&1 &
+          nohup python3 -m http.server 8080 > server.log 2>&1 &
+          disown
           echo "Server started in background"