diff --git a/lib/elevate.js b/lib/elevate.js
index 6ec8b3ee..788e39e5 100644
--- a/lib/elevate.js
+++ b/lib/elevate.js
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ exports.require = function(callback) {
         sudoPrompt.exec(process.argv.join(' '));
         setTimeout(function() {
           process.exit(0);
-        }, 300);
+        }, 500);
       }
       else if (platform === 'win32') {
         var command = _.map(process.argv, function(word) {