https://www.pistack.xyz/tags/time-sync/ Recent content in Time-Sync on Pi Stack Hugo en-us Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.pistack.xyz/posts/2026-05-02-chrony-vs-ntpsec-vs-openntpd-self-hosted-ntp-server-guide/ Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.pistack.xyz/posts/2026-05-02-chrony-vs-ntpsec-vs-openntpd-self-hosted-ntp-server-guide/ <p>Accurate time synchronization is the foundation of distributed systems, certificate validation, log correlation, and financial transactions. Running your own NTP (Network Time Protocol) server reduces dependency on external services, improves accuracy within your network, and eliminates a potential attack vector. This guide compares three self-hosted NTP server implementations: <strong>Chrony</strong>, <strong>NTPsec</strong>, and <strong>OpenNTPD</strong>.</p>