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Setting for TimeServer #325

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opened 2026-01-19 18:30:04 +00:00 by michael · 1 comment
michael commented 2026-01-19 18:30:04 +00:00
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Originally created by @robertgendler on GitHub.

Summary

https://developer.apple.com/documentation/devicemanagement/timeserver
The domain com.apple.MCX with they key timeServer can be overruled by the systemsetup binary

Steps to reproduce

sudo systemsetup -setnetworktimeserver "example.com"

Operating System version

macOS 10.15.5

What is the expected correct behavior?

The expected behavior is that a configuration sets the setting permanently.

Possible fixes

Setting the time server using
systemsetup -setnetworktimeserver "time-a.nist.gov,time-b.nist.gov"

Checking the time server using
systemsetup -getnetworktimeserver

Originally created by @robertgendler on GitHub. <!--- Please read this! Before opening a new issue, make sure to search for keywords in the issues filtered by the "regression" or "bug" label and verify the issue you're about to submit isn't a duplicate. ---> ### Summary https://developer.apple.com/documentation/devicemanagement/timeserver The domain com.apple.MCX with they key timeServer can be overruled by the systemsetup binary ### Steps to reproduce sudo systemsetup -setnetworktimeserver "example.com" ### Operating System version macOS 10.15.5 ### What is the expected *correct* behavior? The expected behavior is that a configuration sets the setting permanently. ### Possible fixes Setting the time server using systemsetup -setnetworktimeserver "time-a.nist.gov,time-b.nist.gov" Checking the time server using systemsetup -getnetworktimeserver
michael commented 2026-01-19 18:30:04 +00:00
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@golbiga commented on GitHub:

Configuration profile will re-apply settings, keeping as is.

@golbiga commented on GitHub: Configuration profile will re-apply settings, keeping as is.
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