diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index a3a721b0..3cdb181c 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@
 - Fix public status page not updating #255 ([Merge Request](https://gitlab.com/crafty-controller/crafty-4/-/merge_requests/615))
 - Fix service worker vulrn and CQ raised by SonarQ ([Merge Request](https://gitlab.com/crafty-controller/crafty-4/-/merge_requests/631))
 - Fix Backup Restore/Schedules, Backup button function on `remote-comms2` ([Merge Request](https://gitlab.com/crafty-controller/crafty-4/-/merge_requests/634))
+- Add a wait to the call for the directory so we can make sure the wait dialogue has time to show up first ([Merge Request](https://gitlab.com/crafty-controller/crafty-4/-/merge_requests/637))
 - Fix bug where a reaction loop could be created, but would be cut short by an error when the loop occurred ([Merge Request](https://gitlab.com/crafty-controller/crafty-4/-/merge_requests/636))
 ### Refactor
 - Consolidate remaining frontend functions into API V2, and remove ajax internal API ([Merge Request](https://gitlab.com/crafty-controller/crafty-4/-/merge_requests/585))
diff --git a/app/frontend/templates/server/bedrock_wizard.html b/app/frontend/templates/server/bedrock_wizard.html
index 4193c6d7..823a4585 100644
--- a/app/frontend/templates/server/bedrock_wizard.html
+++ b/app/frontend/templates/server/bedrock_wizard.html
@@ -591,7 +591,9 @@
         message: '<p class="text-center mb-0"><i class="fa fa-spin fa-cog"></i> Please wait while we gather your files...</p>',
         closeButton: false
       });
-      getDirView();
+      setTimeout(function(){
+        getDirView();
+      }, 2000);
     } else {
       bootbox.alert("You must input a path before selecting this button");
     }
@@ -638,7 +640,9 @@
         message: '<p class="text-center mb-0"><i class="fa fa-spin fa-cog"></i> Please wait while we gather your files...</p>',
         closeButton: false
       });
-      getDirView();
+      setTimeout(function(){
+        getDirView();
+      }, 2000);
     } else {
       bootbox.alert("You must input a path before selecting this button");
     }
diff --git a/app/frontend/templates/server/wizard.html b/app/frontend/templates/server/wizard.html
index 850bf505..bb5fc175 100644
--- a/app/frontend/templates/server/wizard.html
+++ b/app/frontend/templates/server/wizard.html
@@ -826,8 +826,9 @@
         message: '<p class="text-center mb-0"><i class="fa fa-spin fa-cog"></i> Please wait while we gather your files...</p>',
         closeButton: false
       });
-      console.log("CALLING DIR")
-      getDirView();
+      setTimeout(function(){
+        getDirView();
+      }, 2000);
     } else {
       bootbox.alert("You must input a path before selecting this button");
     }
@@ -843,8 +844,9 @@
       message: '<p class="text-center mb-0"><i class="fa fa-spin fa-cog"></i> Please wait while we gather your files...</p>',
       closeButton: false
     });
-    console.log("CALLING DIR")
-    getDirView();
+    setTimeout(function(){
+        getDirView();
+      }, 2000);
   });
   var upload = false;
   var file;