diff --git a/.github/workflows/release.yml b/.github/workflows/release.yml
index b30555fe..bcd434b3 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/release.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/release.yml
@@ -417,11 +417,8 @@ jobs:
 
       - uses: dtolnay/rust-toolchain@stable
 
-      - name: Authenticate with crates.io (Trusted Publishing / OIDC)
-        if: ${{ !secrets.CARGO_REGISTRY_TOKEN }}
+      - name: Authenticate with crates.io
         uses: rust-lang/crates-io-auth-action@v1
 
       - name: Publish crate
-        env:
-          CARGO_REGISTRY_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.CARGO_REGISTRY_TOKEN || env.CARGO_REGISTRY_TOKEN }}
         run: cargo publish -p hyfetch