diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/build.yml b/.gitea/workflows/build.yml
index 1e5d8dfb2..2cf2cbde8 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/build.yml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/build.yml
@@ -59,6 +59,9 @@ jobs:
       - name: Install dependencies
         run: pnpm install --frozen-lockfile
 
+      - name: Install Windows Rust target
+        run: rustup target add x86_64-pc-windows-msvc
+
       - name: Build Windows desktop client
         run: pnpm --filter @modrinth/app exec tauri build --runner cargo-xwin --target x86_64-pc-windows-msvc