# bgp graceful-restart path-selection-defer-time-limit

#### Syntax

bgp graceful-restart path-selection-defer-time-limit seconds

no bgp graceful-restart path-selection-defer-time-limit [ seconds ]

#### Release Information

Command introduced before JunosE Release 7.1.0.

#### Description

Sets the maximum time period after a peer session restart during which the best-path selection process is deferred. The period is measured from when the session is detected in a down state. The no version restores the default value, 360 seconds.

#### Options

- seconds—Integer in the range 1–3600; default value is 600 seconds

#### Mode

Router Configuration