diff --git a/onionshare/onion.py b/onionshare/onion.py
index 14d9cffb..f882c895 100644
--- a/onionshare/onion.py
+++ b/onionshare/onion.py
@@ -205,7 +205,7 @@ class Onion(object):
                 self.tor_proc = subprocess.Popen([self.tor_path, '-f', self.tor_torrc], stdout=subprocess.PIPE, stderr=subprocess.PIPE)
 
             # Wait for the tor controller to start
-            time.sleep(0.2)
+            time.sleep(1)
 
             # Connect to the controller
             try: