Where Is the chrony Config File?
chrony reads chrony.conf in /etc/chrony with drift and keys files beside the state directory.
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chrony configures time sync from a file in /etc/chrony. The chrony.conf file lists servers or pools with options for burst and offline use. Drift correction and key material persist in files beside the state folder.
Distros split the exact filename between chrony.conf and chrony/chrony.conf paths. The chronyc client queries the running daemon rather than files. Restart after server changes to reselect sources.
Where Chrony stores this, by platform
/etc/chrony/chrony.conf
Servers and pools with sync options live here. Drift and keys persist beside the state dir. Query live state with chronyc.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add an NTP server?
Add a server or pool line in chrony.conf, then restart the daemon. Verify with chronyc sources output. Prefer pools over single hosts.
Why is the clock still wrong?
Sources may be unreachable or marked false tickers. Check chronyc tracking for the active source. Firewall UDP 123 blocks most failures.
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