diff --git a/meson.options b/meson.options
index 3d988b6..981fa8b 100644
--- a/meson.options
+++ b/meson.options
@@ -461,6 +461,17 @@
                     behavior changes or be removed at any time.''',
 )
 
+# BMCWEB_WATCHDOG_TIMEOUT
+option(
+    'watchdog-timeout-seconds',
+    type: 'integer',
+    min: 0,
+    max: 600,
+    value: 120,
+    description: '''Specifies the systemd watchdog timeout interval in seconds.
+                    Set to 0 to disable the watchdog.''',
+)
+
 # Insecure options. Every option that starts with a `insecure` flag should
 # not be enabled by default for any platform, unless the author fully comprehends
 # the implications of doing so.In general, enabling these options will cause security