diff --git a/contrib/init/linux-systemd/yanic.service b/contrib/init/linux-systemd/yanic.service
index f17a43d..82e44a5 100644
--- a/contrib/init/linux-systemd/yanic.service
+++ b/contrib/init/linux-systemd/yanic.service
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ Type=simple
 User=yanic
 ExecStart=/opt/go/bin/yanic -config /etc/yanic.conf
 Restart=always
+RestartSec=5s
 Environment=PATH=/usr/bin:/usr/local/bin
 
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