Topic: Chrony

Ubuntu is swapping its time sync tool for a Rust-based version

Canonical wants ntpd-rs, a Rust rewrite of NTP (Network Time Protocol), to become Ubuntu’s default time sync client. To help get there, Canonical has become a Gold Sponsor of the Trifecta Tech Foundation, the non-profit behind ntpd-rs, […]

4 July 2026

Ubuntu Adopts Chrony + NTS for Secure Network Time

Ubuntu 25.10 switches to Chrony with Network Time Security (NTS) for authenticated time sync, improving security over the existing setup.

16 June 2025