diff --git a/.github/workflows/packages.yml b/.github/workflows/packages.yml
index e5a39e8e1..bb62e1af4 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/packages.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/packages.yml
@@ -46,6 +46,7 @@ jobs:
         DEBEMAIL: "dqlitebot@lists.canonical.com"
         TARGET: ${{ matrix.target }}
       run: |
+          export GPG_TTY=$(tty)
           cp -R dqlite-ppa/debian dqlite/
           cd dqlite/
           VERSION="$(git describe --tags | sed -e "s/^v//" -e "s/-/+git/")"