diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yml b/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yml
index 5aee9ad..29535c8 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/deploy.yml
@@ -50,7 +50,9 @@ jobs:
             echo "MINIO_ROOT_PASSWORD=${MINIO_ROOT_PASSWORD}"
             echo "POSTGREST_JWT_SECRET=${POSTGREST_JWT_SECRET}"
           } >> .env
-          docker compose up -d db postgrest minio minio_init
+          # Bring the stack up fresh — --force-recreate ensures no stale
+          # network/container references from prior failed attempts
+          docker compose up -d --force-recreate db postgrest minio minio_init
           # Wait for Postgres healthcheck
           for i in $(seq 1 30); do
             if docker compose exec -T db pg_isready -U "${POSTGRES_USER}" -d "${POSTGRES_DB}" > /dev/null 2>&1; then