The Mutt E-Mail Client : Reference : Configuration variables : timeout
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## 6.3.262. timeout

Type: number
Default: 600

This variable controls the number of seconds Mutt will wait for a key to be pressed in the main menu before timing out and checking for new mail. A value of zero or less will cause Mutt to never time out.

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