How to Change Server Date?

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How to change Linux web server date through SSH?

Harry Joy · Answer 1 · 2011-04-30 16:38:12Z

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Use the following syntax to set new data and time:

date --set="STRING"

answered Apr 30 '11 at 16:38

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Also here's the formatting of the string inputted: date --set="30 APR 2011 18:46:00" – Ancide Apr 30 '11 at 16:42

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regularfry · Answer 2 · 2011-04-30 16:39:12Z

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

answered Apr 30 '11 at 16:39

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Xenoactive · Answer 3 · 2011-04-30 17:27:26Z

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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.

answered Apr 30 '11 at 17:27

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