diff --git a/monit.conf b/monit.conf
index 039749b..3aaca08 100644
--- a/monit.conf
+++ b/monit.conf
@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+set limits { programtimeout: 3000 s }
+
 check program backup
   with path "/usr/local/bin/syslogize backup"
   if status != 0 then alert