Configuring vCenter Server to use a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server
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Configuring vCenter Server to use a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server

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Article ID: 313945

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Products

VMware vCenter Server

Issue/Introduction

This article provides information on how to configure vCenter Server to use a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server.

Environment

VMware vCenter Server 7.0.x
VMware vCenter Server 8.0
VMware vCenter Server Appliance 6.5.x
VMware vCenter Server Appliance 6.7.x

Resolution

To configure vCenter Server to use a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server:
  1. Access the vCenter Server Appliance Web Console (VAMI) through a web browser:

    https://vCenter_IP:5480
     
  2. Log in as root.
  3. Select Time.
  4. Navigate to Time Synchronization.
  5. Click Edit.
  6. Under Mode, select NTP.
  7. Type in the NTP server(s) on Time servers.
  8. Click SAVE

     


Additional Information

Configuring Time Synchronization Settings in vCenter Server

Add or Replace NTP Servers in the vCenter Server Configuration

Synchronize the Time in vCenter Server with an NTP Server

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