diff --git a/vignettes/HOWTO_BUILD_WORKSHOP.Rmd b/vignettes/HOWTO_BUILD_WORKSHOP.Rmd
index ee3bf73..a98b8c5 100644
--- a/vignettes/HOWTO_BUILD_WORKSHOP.Rmd
+++ b/vignettes/HOWTO_BUILD_WORKSHOP.Rmd
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ build all the pieces necessary for a workshop.
 ## Quickstart
 
 - [ ] Create a repo from this template and rename it (do not fork the repository).
+  - [ ] Ensure that "Read and Write Permissions" is checked under [General > Workflow permissions](https://github.com/seandavi/BuildABiocWorkshop/settings/actions). 
 - [ ] Edit `DESCRIPTION` file
   - [ ] Change package name
   - [ ] Change title and description