diff --git a/enostr/src/relay/pool.rs b/enostr/src/relay/pool.rs
index 552d3c1c..7819c6aa 100644
--- a/enostr/src/relay/pool.rs
+++ b/enostr/src/relay/pool.rs
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ impl PoolRelay {
     }
 
     pub fn initial_reconnect_duration() -> Duration {
-        Duration::from_secs(2)
+        Duration::from_secs(5)
     }
 }