diff --git a/.github/workflows/full-stack-tests.yml b/.github/workflows/full-stack-tests.yml
index 1f5cabd..fbd1e96 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/full-stack-tests.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/full-stack-tests.yml
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ jobs:
     - name: Start API
       run: |
         cd backend
-        npm start
+        npm start &
 
 
  # Frontend