diff --git a/gradle/release.gradle b/gradle/release.gradle
index 38f4162ec..2b73f022d 100644
--- a/gradle/release.gradle
+++ b/gradle/release.gradle
@@ -82,6 +82,8 @@ signing {
         !version.endsWith('SNAPSHOT')
     }
 
+    useGpgCmd()
+
     sign publishing.publications."${project.name}"
 }