Synchronizing your computer time is important because some exchanges won't accept API calls if your clock is incorrect. Unfortunately there are a lot of different distros for Linux, so this guide will use provide a few different examples for how to synchronize your machine's time setting.

Ubuntu: Synchronize time with the settings UI

Step 1: Open the "Settings" app.

Step 2: Ensure that the "Automatic Date & Time" and "Automatic Time Zone" settings are enabled.

(Note: You can also manually set your time to the correct value, but we recommend enabling Network Time so it keeps itself in sync).

Linux Mint: Synchronize time with the settings UI

Step 1: Open the main desktop menu and search to find the "Date & Time" settings app.

Step 2: Click the "Unlock" button if the setting is locked and enter your password. Then make sure the "Network Time" checkbox is enabled. 

(Note: You can also manually set your time to the correct value, but we recommend enabling Network Time so it keeps itself in sync).

Linux RHEL: Synchronize time with the command line

Below is a guide to sync your computer time on Linux (RHEL).

Step 1: Verify NTP is installed

You can do so by running ntpstat

# sudo ntpstat

If you get an error, you will need to install ntp

Step 2: Install NTP

# sudo yum install ntp

Step 3: Start NTP

# sudo systemctl start ntpd

Step 4: Enable NTP to run on boot

# sudo systemctl enable ntpd

Step 5: Sync your time with NTP

# sudo ntpdate -q 0.rhel.pool.ntp.org

Step 6: Restart NTP to apply changes

# sudo systemctl restart ntpd