diff --git a/extension/e2e-tests/onboarding.test.ts b/extension/e2e-tests/onboarding.test.ts
index acd51a8bed..239fed0aa9 100644
--- a/extension/e2e-tests/onboarding.test.ts
+++ b/extension/e2e-tests/onboarding.test.ts
@@ -96,6 +96,8 @@ test("Import 24 word wallet", async ({ page }) => {
     page.getByText("Import wallet from recovery phrase"),
   ).toBeVisible();
   await page.locator(".RecoverAccount__phrase-toggle > label").click();
+
+  // time out to accomodate animation
   await page.waitForTimeout(150);
 
   const TEST_WORDS = [