# NTP Build Options

**URL:** <https://community.nwtime.org/t/ntp-build-options/148>\
**Category:** Documentation\
**Created:** [February 11, 2026, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.nwtime.org/t/ntp-build-options/148 "2026-02-11T14:46:55Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 11, 2026, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.nwtime.org/t/ntp-build-options/148/1 "2026-02-11T14:46:55Z")

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> **[Build Options](https://www.ntp.org/documentation/4.2.8-series/config/)**
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> When building NTP from source, configure is used to customize the build and install configuration according to the specific hardware, operating system, and file system conventions. The --help switch is used to display the available options.