How to configure a time-server after installing the NTPD service.

Learn how to configure a time-server after installing the NTPD service.

When installing the NTPD service with the ITESLIVE software, default time-server configurations will be applied by the service. That being said, in the event that you wish to use your own time-server, it is possible to use the NTPD service to synchronize the computer's date and time with your server.

1. To edit the service's configuration, open a file explorer and navigate to the following folder.
   c:\NTP\etc
2. Right-click the "ntp.conf" file and open it in a text editor such as "Notepad" or "Notepad ++" according to your preference.
3. The section you need to edit is at the end of the configuration file.
   
4. Delete the bold text in the following sample from the configuration file.
   
   # Use a NTP server from the ntp pool project (see http://www.pool.ntp.org)
   # Please note that you need at least four different servers to be at least protected against
   # one falseticker. If you only rely on internet time, it is highly recommended to add
   # additional servers here. 
   # The 'iburst' keyword speeds up initial synchronization, please check the documentation for more details!
    server 0.north-america.pool.ntp.org iburst minpoll 6 maxpoll 7
    server 1.north-america.pool.ntp.org iburst minpoll 6 maxpoll 7
    server 2.north-america.pool.ntp.org iburst minpoll 6 maxpoll 7
    server 0.us.pool.ntp.org iburst minpoll 6 maxpoll 7
    server 2.us.pool.ntp.org iburst minpoll 6 maxpoll 7
5. Then replace the bold text in the following sample from the configuration file.
   
   # Use a NTP server from the ntp pool project (see http://www.pool.ntp.org)
   # Please note that you need at least four different servers to be at least protected against
   # one falseticker. If you only rely on internet time, it is highly recommended to add
   # additional servers here. 
   # The 'iburst' keyword speeds up initial synchronization, please check the documentation for more details!
    server 0.north-america.pool.ntp.org iburst minpoll 6 maxpoll 7
6. Save the file and restart the computer to apply the modifications to the service.