diff --git a/Jenkinsfile b/Jenkinsfile
index f80ced7..909fcc3 100644
--- a/Jenkinsfile
+++ b/Jenkinsfile
@@ -16,11 +16,12 @@ pipeline {
                 script {
                     sshagent(credentials: [SSH_CREDENTIALS]) {
                         sh '''
+                        mkdir -p ~/.ssh
                         ssh-keyscan -H 160.187.166.47 >> ~/.ssh/known_hosts
                         '''
                     }
                 }
-            }
+            }   
         }
 
         stage('Checkout and Install Dependencies on Remote Server') {