diff --git a/.github/workflows/backend-ci.yml b/.github/workflows/backend-ci.yml
index 82cc32e..20f9378 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/backend-ci.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/backend-ci.yml
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ jobs:
 
       - name: Start backend server (background)
         run: |
-          uvicorn main:app --host 0.0.0.0 --port 5000 &
+          python main.py &
           for i in {1..10}; do
             curl -s http://localhost:5000/api/pets && break || sleep 2
           done