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description: WatchdogTimerConfig is a watchdog timer config document.
title: WatchdogTimerConfig
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{{< highlight yaml >}}
apiVersion: v1alpha1
kind: WatchdogTimerConfig
device: /dev/watchdog0 # Path to the watchdog device.
timeout: 2m0s # Timeout for the watchdog.
{{< /highlight >}}


| Field | Type | Description | Value(s) |
|-------|------|-------------|----------|
|`device` |string |Path to the watchdog device. <details><summary>Show example(s)</summary>{{< highlight yaml >}}
device: /dev/watchdog0
{{< /highlight >}}</details> | |
|`timeout` |Duration |<details><summary>Timeout for the watchdog.</summary><br />If Talos is unresponsive for this duration, the watchdog will reset the system.<br /><br />Default value is 1 minute, minimum value is 10 seconds.</details>  | |