diff --git a/ansible.cfg b/ansible.cfg
index 6a0cc49..674924b 100644
--- a/ansible.cfg
+++ b/ansible.cfg
@@ -26,6 +26,9 @@ remote_user = ansible
 # This extra roles directory is used for Galaxy roles.
 roles_path = .roles:roles
 system_warnings = true
+# We set this to avoid circumstances in which we time out waiting for a privesc
+# prompt. Zerotier, as a management network, can be a bit slow at times.
+timeout = 60
 
 [diff]
 always = true