ntp.conf
Installation and Configuration Steps Follow these steps to install, configure, and verify the NTP service on your Ubuntu 24.04 system. Install the NTP Service: Start by updating your package lists to ensure you have the latest version of the repositories. $ sudo apt update Then, install the NTP package using the following command: $ sudo apt install ntp This command installs the NTP service on your Ubuntu system, making it ready for configuration. Configure NTP Servers: Configuring your NTP servers is a critical step. Open the NTP configuration file in a text editor of your choice. Here, nano is used for simplicity. $ sudo nano /etc/ntp.conf In the configuration file, add or modify the server lines to specify your preferred NTP servers. For example: server 0.ubuntu.pool.ntp.org server 1.ubuntu.pool.ntp.org server 2.ubuntu.pool.ntp.org server 3.ubuntu.pool.ntp.org These servers are part of the Ubuntu pool, but you can choose other public NTP servers closer to your geographic location.