diff --git a/.github/workflows/build-and-push.yml b/.github/workflows/build-and-push.yml
index e922f52..8749719 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/build-and-push.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/build-and-push.yml
@@ -17,9 +17,18 @@ jobs:
     - name: Set up Docker Buildx
       uses: docker/setup-buildx-action@v3
       
+    - name: Validate Docker Hub credentials
+      run: |
+        if [ -z "${{ secrets.DOCKER_USERNAME }}" ] || [ -z "${{ secrets.DOCKER_PASSWORD }}" ]; then
+          echo "Error: DOCKER_USERNAME or DOCKER_PASSWORD secrets are not set"
+          exit 1
+        fi
+        echo "Docker Hub credentials are configured"
+      
     - name: Log in to Docker Hub
       uses: docker/login-action@v3
       with:
+        registry: docker.io
         username: ${{ secrets.DOCKER_USERNAME }}
         password: ${{ secrets.DOCKER_PASSWORD }}