diff --git a/debian/uwsgi.ini b/debian/uwsgi.ini
index 193f41fcd..91aa3dac7 100644
--- a/debian/uwsgi.ini
+++ b/debian/uwsgi.ini
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ vacuum = true
 
 spooler-processes = 3
 spooler-python-import = wcs.qommon.spooler
+spooler-max-tasks = 20
 # spooler directory is set using the command line in systemd unit file / init.d startup file.
 
 master = true