diff --git a/scripts/install_services.sh b/scripts/install_services.sh
index 4830da4..a275042 100755
--- a/scripts/install_services.sh
+++ b/scripts/install_services.sh
@@ -46,6 +46,7 @@ Description=BirdNET Analysis
 After=birdnet_server.service
 Requires=birdnet_server.service
 [Service]
+RuntimeMaxSec=300
 Restart=always
 Type=simple
 RestartSec=2