diff --git a/.github/workflows/render.yml b/.github/workflows/render.yml
index 32134063..e915559d 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/render.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/render.yml
@@ -13,6 +13,8 @@ jobs:
     steps:
       - name: Checkout repository
         uses: actions/checkout@v4.1.2
+        with: 
+          token: ${{ secrets.CI_TOKEN }}
 
       - name: Compile ZIPs and Zcash Protocol Specification
         uses: ./.github/actions/render