# How To: Extend Connection Timeout to Upstream

### Overview:

In CloudGuard WAF as a Service, the default connection timeout for both NGINX and CloudFront is set to 60 seconds. To extend the timeout for specific assets, adjust the settings in the asset's advanced options.

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Adjusting the NGINX timeout configuration will automatically update CloudFront's settings
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### What To Do?

To configure the extended timeout for a specific asset, follow these steps:

1. Log in to the Infinity Portal.
2. Open the WAF application from the application menu.
3. Navigate to the **Assets** page under the **Policy** tab.
4. Select the desired asset.
5. Click on **Advanced...** proxy field to access the extended timeout configuration.
6. Click on **Advanced Settings**.
7. **Add the following fields** with the desired timeout configuration needed:

| Key                | Value                      |
| ------------------ | -------------------------- |
| Read Timeout       | Numeric Number (up to 180) |
| Proxy Send Timeout | Numeric Number (up to 180) |
| Keep Alive Timeout | Numeric Number (up to 180) |

8. Click **OK**
9. Click **Enforce**.

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Extended Timeout configuration is supported up to 180 seconds. \
For longer timeouts, please contact Check Point Support.
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