diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/ci.yml b/.gitea/workflows/ci.yml
index b8e2fab..d9b13c6 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/ci.yml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/ci.yml
@@ -27,11 +27,17 @@ jobs:
       - name: Deploy Staging Preview
         run: |
           echo "Updating staging environment..."
+          # 1. Remove old staging container if it exists
           docker rm -f fbird-staging || true
+          
+          # 2. Start fresh Nginx container (no volume mounts needed)
           docker run -d \
             --name fbird-staging \
             --restart always \
-            -v $(pwd):/usr/share/nginx/html:ro \
             -p 8181:80 \
             nginx:alpine
+
+          # 3. Copy repo contents directly into the Nginx web root
+          docker cp . fbird-staging:/usr/share/nginx/html/
+
           echo "Staging deployed! Visit http://192.168.183.100:8181"
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