How to Change Server Date?

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How do I change a Linux web server's date through SSH?

Joshua

Posted 2011-04-30T16:36:23.747

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Use the following syntax to set new data and time:

date --set="STRING"

Harry Joy

Posted 2011-04-30T16:36:23.747

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1Also here's the formatting of the string inputted: date --set="30 APR 2011 18:46:00" – None – 2011-04-30T16:42:49.233

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With the date command. See man date for more information.

regularfry

Posted 2011-04-30T16:36:23.747

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Another option is to use the ntpdate command to sync it from a public NTP server, then start up ntpd to keep it in sync.

Xenoactive

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