How Do I Sync My Server Time?

You can sync your operating system clock with a time server to ensure that the time is always correct.

The system clock used by Windows, Linux and Mac operating systems can be connected with a universal time server that updates the displayed timed based on your time zone and daylight savings time. You can enable time sync in all three operating systems in a few steps.

Windows

Click the time in the Windows system tray and select "Change Date and Time Settings." Select the "Internet Time" tab and then click "Change Settings." Check "Synchronize with an Internet time server" and then click "OK."

Linux

Click "System" and then "Administration" and then "Time and Date" from the Linux menu bar. Click "Select Servers" and select the time server you wish to sync your time with, then click "Close."

Mac

Click "Apple" and then "System Preferences." Click "Date and Time" and then check "Set Date & Time Automatically" to synchronize your time with a server.

References

• Microsoft: Set the Clock
• Mac Instruct: Synchronize Your Mac's Clock with a Time Server
• Ubuntu: Ubuntu Time