diff --git a/deploy.sh b/deploy.sh
index 07fcf2a..99cb9cd 100755
--- a/deploy.sh
+++ b/deploy.sh
@@ -60,8 +60,8 @@ PORT=$PORT
 ENVFILE"
 
 # ── 6. Run migrations ────────────────────────────────────────────────
-echo "→ running database migrations..."
-ssh "$HOST" "cd ~/$SERVICE_DIR/server && DATABASE_URL=postgresql://localhost:5433/$DB_NAME bun drizzle-kit migrate"
+echo "→ pushing database schema..."
+ssh "$HOST" "cd ~/$SERVICE_DIR/server && DATABASE_URL=postgresql://localhost:5433/$DB_NAME bun drizzle-kit push --force"
 
 # ── 7. Deploy static client files ────────────────────────────────────
 echo "→ deploying client static files..."