The Network Time Protocol (NTP) isn’t exactly a service, but rather a protocol that allows devices on a network to synchronize their clocks to a common time source.it includes:

Maintaining accurate logs on multiple devices.

Ensuring smooth operation in applications like video conferencing or financial transactions where timestamps are critical.

Synchronized clocks are crucial for tasks

think of it as a central hub where administrators can manage and control access to all these resources. Here are some key functions of network time protocol :

• Authentication: Verifies a user’s identity when they try to log in to the network.
• Authorization: Determines what resources a user can access based on their permissions.
• Resource location: Helps locate network resources by name instead of needing to remember complex addresses.
• .Accurate timestamps: NTP synchronizes clocks to a common time source,