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What port does NTP use?

NTP uses UDP port 123 for time synchronization between clients and servers.

Applies to: GMR, NTDS, NTP100, PCIe, RC
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Answer

NTP (Network Time Protocol) uses UDP port 123. Clients send requests to UDP/123 and servers reply from UDP/123.

When it matters

This is most relevant when NTP works on one network but not another, or when network filtering is suspected. Allowing UDP/123 between clients and the time source is required for NTP to function.

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