diff --git a/apps/dashboard/test/system/remote_files_test.rb b/apps/dashboard/test/system/remote_files_test.rb
index b2bf617c5..399021af7 100644
--- a/apps/dashboard/test/system/remote_files_test.rb
+++ b/apps/dashboard/test/system/remote_files_test.rb
@@ -279,6 +279,9 @@ def setup
         find('#delete-btn').click
         find('button.swal2-confirm').click
 
+        # Allow time for file to be removed
+        sleep 1
+
         # verify app dir deleted according to UI
         assert_no_selector 'tbody a', exact_text: 'app', wait: 10
         assert_no_selector 'tbody a', exact_text: 'foo.txt', wait: 10