diff --git a/.github/workflows/conformity-workflow.yml b/.github/workflows/conformity-workflow.yml
index 2c74f5a2b5..b091eefb70 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/conformity-workflow.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/conformity-workflow.yml
@@ -63,6 +63,11 @@ jobs:
       - name: Create .env file
         run: cp ./packages/server/tests/localAcceptance.env .env
 
+      - name: Add ws specific env variables
+        run: |
+          echo "SUBSCRIPTIONS_ENABLED=true" >> .env
+          echo "TEST_WS_SERVER=true" >> .env
+
       - name: Install pnpm
         run: npm install -g pnpm