diff --git a/igniter/tools.py b/igniter/tools.py
index 04d7451335..3e862f5803 100644
--- a/igniter/tools.py
+++ b/igniter/tools.py
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ def validate_mongo_connection(cnx: str) -> (bool, str):
         return False, "Not mongodb schema"
 
     kwargs = {
-        "serverSelectionTimeoutMS": 2000
+        "serverSelectionTimeoutMS": os.environ.get("AVALON_TIMEOUT", 2000)
     }
     # Add certificate path if should be required
     if should_add_certificate_path_to_mongo_url(cnx):