diff --git a/templates/gerrit.config.erb b/templates/gerrit.config.erb
index e6ef531..8658b13 100644
--- a/templates/gerrit.config.erb
+++ b/templates/gerrit.config.erb
@@ -52,6 +52,7 @@
 	includeDiff = <%= @sendemail_include_diff %>
 [container]
 	user = gerrit2
+	startupTimeout = 300
 <% if @java_home != "" -%>
 	javaHome = <%= @java_home %>
 <% end -%>