diff --git a/server-ce/test/project-sharing.spec.ts b/server-ce/test/project-sharing.spec.ts
index 482b4be14e..e14f36d778 100644
--- a/server-ce/test/project-sharing.spec.ts
+++ b/server-ce/test/project-sharing.spec.ts
@@ -36,6 +36,8 @@ describe('Project Sharing', function () {
 
     // Add chat message
     cy.findByText('Chat').click()
+    // wait for lazy loading of the chat pane
+    cy.findByText('Send your first message to your collaborators')
     cy.get(
       'textarea[placeholder="Send a message to your collaborators…"]'
     ).type('New Chat Message{enter}')