diff --git a/roles/matrix-dynamic-dns/templates/systemd/matrix-dynamic-dns.service.j2 b/roles/matrix-dynamic-dns/templates/systemd/matrix-dynamic-dns.service.j2
index 9f866e1ee..9c11e148b 100644
--- a/roles/matrix-dynamic-dns/templates/systemd/matrix-dynamic-dns.service.j2
+++ b/roles/matrix-dynamic-dns/templates/systemd/matrix-dynamic-dns.service.j2
@@ -13,10 +13,6 @@ Wants={{ service }}
 Type=simple
 ExecStartPre=-{{ matrix_host_command_docker }} kill matrix-dynamic-dns
 ExecStartPre=-{{ matrix_host_command_docker }} rm matrix-dynamic-dns
-
-# Intentional delay, so that the homeserver (we likely depend on) can manage to start.
-ExecStartPre={{ matrix_host_command_sleep }} 5
-
 ExecStart={{ matrix_host_command_docker }} run --rm --name matrix-dynamic-dns \
 			--log-driver=none \
 			--user={{ matrix_user_uid }}:{{ matrix_user_gid }} \