Network Time Protocol

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Network Time Protocol

The Network Time Protocol (NTP) is used to synchronize the system time with other devices over the network. This usually happens in a client-server model.

Implementations

In Gentoo, several implementations of the Network Time Protocol can be used:

• ntp
• openntpd
• chrony
• net-misc/ntpsec

Alternatives

• net-misc/tlsdate - Update local time over HTTPS

External resources

• RFC 5907 - Definitions of Managed Objects for Network Time Protocol Version 4 (NTPv4)
• RFC 5908 - Network Time Protocol (NTP) Server Option for DHCPv6
• RFC 7164 - RTP and Leap Seconds