diff --git a/Makefile b/Makefile
index 9e408e2..b5bf034 100644
--- a/Makefile
+++ b/Makefile
@@ -52,6 +52,7 @@ build:
 	$(MAKE) podman-save
 
 podman-build:
+	mkdir -p build/files/data
 	cp server/knowyt build/files/
 	podman build --tag knowyt:$(VERSION) .