diff --git a/contrib/epee/include/net/levin_protocol_handler_async.h b/contrib/epee/include/net/levin_protocol_handler_async.h
index 34bc91070..e7122cdf4 100644
--- a/contrib/epee/include/net/levin_protocol_handler_async.h
+++ b/contrib/epee/include/net/levin_protocol_handler_async.h
@@ -263,6 +263,8 @@ public:
     }
     virtual void reset_timer()
     {
+      if (m_command == connection_context::handshake_command())
+        return;
       boost::system::error_code ignored_ec;
       if (!m_cancel_timer_called && m_timer.cancel(ignored_ec) > 0)
       {