diff --git a/.github/workflows/maven-release.yml b/.github/workflows/maven-release.yml
index b79912b..9c841f2 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/maven-release.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/maven-release.yml
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ jobs:
         uses: shimataro/ssh-key-action@v2
         with:
           key: ${{ secrets.SF_SSH_KEY }}
-          known_hosts: ${{ secrets.SF_KNOWN_HOSTS }}
+          known_hosts: unnecessary
           if_key_exists: replace
 
       - name: Add SourceForge to Known Hosts