diff --git a/.github/workflows/release.yml b/.github/workflows/release.yml
index 1336f5e..82340eb 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/release.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/release.yml
@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@ on:
 env:
   # Domain for small API calls (goes through Cloudflare - fine for <100MB)
   FORGEJO_API: https://git.sanhost.net/api/v1
-  # Direct to Forgejo port (bypasses Cloudflare + Traefik for large uploads)
-  FORGEJO_UPLOAD: http://208.69.78.130:3001/api/v1
+  # Direct upload URL (bypasses Cloudflare for large files) - set in repo secrets
+  FORGEJO_UPLOAD: ${{ secrets.FORGEJO_UPLOAD_URL }}
 
 jobs:
   create-release: