diff --git a/examples/server/tests/features/steps/steps.py b/examples/server/tests/features/steps/steps.py
index 9b25b1aeb..93845244a 100644
--- a/examples/server/tests/features/steps/steps.py
+++ b/examples/server/tests/features/steps/steps.py
@@ -153,7 +153,8 @@ def step_start_server(context):
 async def step_wait_for_the_server_to_be_started(context, expecting_status):
     match expecting_status:
         case 'healthy':
-            await wait_for_health_status(context, context.base_url, 200, 'ok')
+            await wait_for_health_status(context, context.base_url, 200, 'ok',
+                                         timeout=30)
 
         case 'ready' | 'idle':
             await wait_for_health_status(context, context.base_url, 200, 'ok',