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# ntpd

> The official NTP (Network Time Protocol) daemon to synchronize the system clock to remote time servers or local reference clocks.
> More information: <https://manned.org/ntpd>.

- Start the daemon:

`sudo ntpd`

- Synchronize system time with remote servers a single time (quit after synchronizing):

`sudo ntpd --quit`

- Synchronize a single time allowing "Big" adjustments:

`sudo ntpd --panicgate --quit`
