diff --git a/k8s/deployment.yaml b/k8s/deployment.yaml
index 9e3339c..4e58c11 100644
--- a/k8s/deployment.yaml
+++ b/k8s/deployment.yaml
@@ -12,6 +12,8 @@ spec:
   selector:
     matchLabels:
       app.kubernetes.io/name: forgejo
+  strategy:
+    type: Recreate
   template:
     metadata:
       labels: