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title: Enable time synchronization
description: Keep the system clock accurate for accurate logging timestamps, replication conflict handling, and time-sensitive authentication mechanisms.
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# Enable time synchronization

Always set the system clock to the right time.

There are several reasons for this, including:

* It ensures that logging and auditing timestamps are accurate.

* It is useful when correlating events across multiple systems.

* It is essential to ensure correct behavior if replication conflicts arise.

* It is necessary for time-sensitive authentication mechanisms like GSSAPI and UNBOUNDID-TOTP.

* It is important for time-related password policy processing.