> Source: [sk122186](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk122186)

# sk122186 - Connecting to Azure while HTTPS Inspection is enabled takes about 3-5 minutes

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk122186 |
| Date Created | 2018-01-15 |
| Last Modified | 2019-03-12 |
| Technical Level | Advanced |
| Products | Security Gateway |
| Versions | R82.10, R82, R81.20 |
| OS | Gaia |

## Symptoms

- Connecting to Azure while HTTPS inspection is enabled takes about 3-5 minutes.

## Cause

The SSL negotiation takes too long to be completed with Azure servers.

## Solution

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