# Overview of How NTP Works

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**Created:** [February 11, 2026, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.nwtime.org/t/overview-of-how-ntp-works/181 "2026-02-11T15:19:06Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 11, 2026, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.nwtime.org/t/overview-of-how-ntp-works/181/1 "2026-02-11T15:19:06Z")

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> **[How NTP Works](https://www.ntp.org/documentation/4.2.8-series/warp/)**
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> This page provides a technical description of the Network Time Protocol (NTP) architecture and operation.