# ntpd > The official NTP (Network Time Protocol) daemon to synchronize the system clock to remote time servers or local reference clocks. > More information: . - Start the daemon: `sudo ntpd` - Synchronize system time with remote servers a single time (quit after synchronizing): `sudo ntpd --quit` - Synchronize a single time allowing "Big" adjustments: `sudo ntpd --panicgate --quit`