diff --git a/test/test_metadata_extension.cpp b/test/test_metadata_extension.cpp
index b5810f2a7..5da2e16f0 100644
--- a/test/test_metadata_extension.cpp
+++ b/test/test_metadata_extension.cpp
@@ -152,8 +152,8 @@ int test_main()
 	const int timeout = 3;
 #endif
 
-	test_transfer(full_encryption | reverse, &create_ut_metadata_plugin, 2);
-	test_transfer(reverse, &create_ut_metadata_plugin, 2);
+	test_transfer(full_encryption | reverse, &create_ut_metadata_plugin, timeout);
+	test_transfer(reverse, &create_ut_metadata_plugin, timeout);
 
 	for (int f = 0; f <= (clear_files | disconnect | full_encryption); ++f)
 		test_transfer(f, &create_metadata_plugin, timeout * 2);