diff --git a/ansible.cfg b/ansible.cfg
index c86b754..1b10379 100644
--- a/ansible.cfg
+++ b/ansible.cfg
@@ -4,3 +4,6 @@
 forks=20
 timeout=30
 
+[ssh_connection]
+ssh_args = -o ControlMaster=auto -o ControlPersist=3s
+