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htpdate for Mac

Synchronize time with remote web servers

Quick answer: htpdate is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install htpdate. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence. It has 5 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What htpdate is

htpdate is a command-line tool for macOS: synchronize time with remote web servers.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

How to install htpdate

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install htpdate.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install htpdate on Mac?

Run brew install htpdate in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is htpdate open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

Does htpdate run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is htpdate?

It was installed 5 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #9418 in this catalogue.

What version of htpdate is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.0.2.