diff --git a/.github/workflows/ci.yml b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
index a582f1620..45e484736 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/ci.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
@@ -89,6 +89,7 @@ jobs:
         run: |
           sudo apt-get update
           sudo apt-get install -y postgresql wireguard iptables net-tools
+          sudo systemctl start postgresql
           sudo dpkg -i fireguard*.deb
 
           # Wait for app to start