diff --git a/.github/workflows/test-electron.yml b/.github/workflows/test-electron.yml
index b8df21fa03..847a268900 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/test-electron.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/test-electron.yml
@@ -57,6 +57,8 @@ jobs:
       run: defaults write com.apple.CrashReporter DialogType none
     - name: run unit tests
       run: npm run test:unit:electron-runner
+      env:
+        ELECTRON_DISABLE_SANDBOX: 1
     - name: run integration tests
       run: npm run test:electron
       shell: bash