diff --git a/core/src/io/anuke/mindustry/core/NetServer.java b/core/src/io/anuke/mindustry/core/NetServer.java
index 233e6ef1e0..8de0e91fe4 100644
--- a/core/src/io/anuke/mindustry/core/NetServer.java
+++ b/core/src/io/anuke/mindustry/core/NetServer.java
@@ -292,7 +292,7 @@ public class NetServer implements ApplicationListener{
         }
 
         //cooldown between votes
-        int voteTime = 60 * 5;
+        int voteTime = 60 * 3;
         Timekeeper vtime = new Timekeeper(voteTime);
         //current kick sessions
         VoteSession[] currentlyKicking = {null};