diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 0c4c4d9..13b46fc 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -22,14 +22,16 @@ jobs:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v4
-      - uses: johno/gitea-actions/nix-setup@main
+      - uses: https://git.johnogle.info/johno/gitea-actions/nix-setup@main
       - run: nix flake check
 ```
 
+> **Note:** Full URL required for Gitea Actions to reference actions from the same instance (short-form defaults to GitHub).
+
 **With custom cache prefix:**
 
 ```yaml
-- uses: johno/gitea-actions/nix-setup@main
+- uses: https://git.johnogle.info/johno/gitea-actions/nix-setup@main
   with:
     cache-name: 'my-project-'
 ```