diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/publish.yml b/.gitea/workflows/publish.yml
index b6438a7..db00d39 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/publish.yml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/publish.yml
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ jobs:
           ssh-add -l
 
       - name: Check if Gitea SSH is alive
-        run: nc -zv localhost 222 || echo "Port 222 not open"
+        run: ssh -p 222 git@localhost
 
       - name: Trust Gitea host
         run: |