diff --git a/.github/workflows/release.yml b/.github/workflows/release.yml
index d5e2f91..5e3be5e 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/release.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/release.yml
@@ -1,4 +1,10 @@
 # .github/workflows/release.yml
+
+# Need to write to repo contents to upload the app to GitHub Release
+# See: https://www.electronforge.io/config/publishers/github#authentication
+permissions:
+  contents: write
+
 name: Release app
 on:
   workflow_dispatch: