diff --git a/tasks.py b/tasks.py
index 2912ef3..bbc2a13 100644
--- a/tasks.py
+++ b/tasks.py
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ def check_alive(ctx: Context) -> None:
             print("Server is up & running")
             return
         except requests.exceptions.HTTPError as e:
-            time.sleep(1)
+            time.sleep(2)
             exception = e
     raise RuntimeError("Failed to reach the server") from exception