diff --git a/.github/workflows/appSweep.yml b/.github/workflows/appSweep.yml
index 13055f45..4d2483f3 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/appSweep.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/appSweep.yml
@@ -10,6 +10,8 @@ jobs:
     steps:
       - name: Check out repository code
         uses: actions/checkout@v2
+      - name: Grant execute permission for gradlew
+        run: chmod +x gradlew
       - name: Upload app to AppSweep with Gradle
         env:
           APPSWEEP_API_KEY: ${{ secrets.APP_SWEEP_SECRET_KEY }}