diff --git a/cockpit.spec b/cockpit.spec
index eac85c1..487d593 100644
--- a/cockpit.spec
+++ b/cockpit.spec
@@ -208,7 +208,10 @@ make selinux
 %endif
 
 %check
+# needs full network access, doesn't work in build service
+%if 0%{?suse_version} == 0
 make -j check
+%end
 
 %install
 make install DESTDIR=%{buildroot}