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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 happens in a client-server model.

Implementations

Following implementations of the Network Time Protocol are currently available:

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

External resources

  • RFC 5905 - Network Time Protocol Version 4: Protocol and Algorithms Specification
  • 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
  • RFC 7822 - Network Time Protocol Version 4 (NTPv4) Extension Fields
  • RFC 8573 - Message Authentication Code for the Network Time Protocol
  • RFC 9109 - Network Time Protocol Version 4: Port Randomization
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