diff --git a/xos/synchronizer/steps/roles/sprint_mme_setup/tasks/main.yml b/xos/synchronizer/steps/roles/sprint_mme_setup/tasks/main.yml
index c24936f..fe7e1e8 100644
--- a/xos/synchronizer/steps/roles/sprint_mme_setup/tasks/main.yml
+++ b/xos/synchronizer/steps/roles/sprint_mme_setup/tasks/main.yml
@@ -1,4 +1,8 @@
 ---
+- name: resolve sudo timeout
+  become: yes
+  shell: "echo 127.0.1.1       $(cat /etc/hostname) >> /etc/hosts"
+
 - name: Copy templates
   template:
     src: "templates/{{ item }}.j2"