# Configuration File Definition (Advanced)

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**Created:** [February 2, 2026, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.nwtime.org/t/configuration-file-definition-advanced/125 "2026-02-02T20:00:33Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 2, 2026, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.nwtime.org/t/configuration-file-definition-advanced/125/1 "2026-02-02T20:00:33Z")

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> **[Configuration File Definition (Advanced)](https://www.ntp.org/documentation/4.2.8-series/ntp.conf-advanced/)**
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> This document is intended for developers who wish to modify the configuration code or add configuration commands and options. It contains a description of the files used in the configuration process as well as guidelines on how to construct them.