diff --git a/azure-pipelines.yml b/azure-pipelines.yml
index 998c6f1a..6b64984b 100644
--- a/azure-pipelines.yml
+++ b/azure-pipelines.yml
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ jobs:
     inputs:
       packagesToPack: 'src\AvaloniaEdit\AvaloniaEdit.csproj;src\AvaloniaEdit.TextMate\AvaloniaEdit.TextMate.csproj'
       command: pack
+      configuration: 'Release'
       outputDir: '$(Build.ArtifactStagingDirectory)/NuGet'
       verbosityPack: normal
       versioningScheme: byEnvVar