diff --git a/.github/workflows/python-app.yml b/.github/workflows/python-app.yml
index fd02d62..9cad447 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/python-app.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/python-app.yml
@@ -37,3 +37,5 @@ jobs:
     - name: Test with pytest
       run: |
         pytest
+      env:
+        DATABASE_URL: ${{ secrets.DATABASE_URL }}