diff --git a/crates/cuddle-ci/src/lib.rs b/crates/cuddle-ci/src/lib.rs
index 71a866d..7edc767 100644
--- a/crates/cuddle-ci/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/cuddle-ci/src/lib.rs
@@ -59,7 +59,10 @@ pub mod drone_templater {
                     "upload",
                     "--template",
                     &self.template.display().to_string(),
-                ]);
+                ])
+                .sync()
+                .await
+                .context("failed to upload drone templates with error")?;
 
             Ok(())
         }