diff --git a/tests/server_cockpit_basic.pm b/tests/server_cockpit_basic.pm
index 80747c8a..b8a071a1 100644
--- a/tests/server_cockpit_basic.pm
+++ b/tests/server_cockpit_basic.pm
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ sub run {
     assert_screen "cockpit_logs_detail";
     # go to the services screen
     assert_and_click "cockpit_services";
-    wait_still_screen 2;
+    wait_still_screen 5;
     # click on an entry
     assert_and_click "cockpit_services_entry";
     # check we get to the appropriate detail screen...but this click