diff --git a/mysql-test/t/not_embedded_server-master.opt b/mysql-test/t/not_embedded_server-master.opt
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..35fcc5f30c6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/mysql-test/t/not_embedded_server-master.opt
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+--loose-to-force-a-restart