diff --git a/tests/server_cockpit_basic.pm b/tests/server_cockpit_basic.pm
index 4aa63fff..7c089e7e 100644
--- a/tests/server_cockpit_basic.pm
+++ b/tests/server_cockpit_basic.pm
@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@ sub run {
     send_key "backspace";
     send_key "backspace";
     type_string "info\n";
+    wait_still_screen 5;
     # now click an entry
     assert_and_click "cockpit_logs_entry";
     # check we get to the appropriate detail screen