diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/build-and-deploy.yml b/.gitea/workflows/build-and-deploy.yml
index 3b25b0f..2e863b0 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/build-and-deploy.yml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/build-and-deploy.yml
@@ -3,7 +3,8 @@ name: Build and Push to Gitea Registry
 on:
   push:
     branches: [ "main" ]
-
+  workflow_dispatch: # This enables the manual trigger button
+  
 jobs:
   build-and-push:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest