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This is a simple guide for setting up network time on FreeBSD.

• Update the system:
  

  pkg update && pkg upgrade
  

• Install NTP:
  

  pkg install ntp
  

• Edit the ntp config file:
  

  vi /etc/ntp.conf
  

  • NOTE: The default configuration is fine for getting started immediately.

• Start and enable ntp at boot:
  

  echo 'ntpdate_enable="YES"' >> /etc/rc.conf
  

NOTE: Setting time via NTP will not work in a jail, since the jail will get the time from the host system.