diff --git a/.github/workflows/initialize.yml b/.github/workflows/initialize.yml
index db29826..f39b0f1 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/initialize.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/initialize.yml
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ name: Template Repository Initialization
 on:
   # Triggers the workflow on creation of repository
   create:
+  workflow_dispatch:
 
 env:
   # Use docker.io for Docker Hub if empty
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 20074c4..8195619 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -3,6 +3,9 @@
 > [!IMPORTANT] 
 > The templated repository will run a GitHub action on creation which might take a few minutes.
 > After the workflow finishes you should refresh the page and this message should disappear.
+> If this message persists you might need to trigger the workflow manually by navigating to the
+> "Actions" tab at the top, clicking "Template Repository Initialization" on the left side,
+> and triggering it by clicking "Run workflow" under the "Run workflow" button on the right.
 
 # NOMAD Oasis Distribution *Template*
 This repository is a template for creating your own custom NOMAD Oasis distribution image.