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How to update your system clock on Windows

It is important that your Windows system clock is correct. If it isn’t, an error can occur that will prevent you from connecting to our servers.

How to set the correct system time on Windows 10

1. Go to StartSettingsTime & LanguageDate & time.

2. Ensure Set time automatically is toggled on and that the correct Time zone for your location is selected, then click the Sync now button.

Sync system clock in Windows 10

Alternative method (also works with older versions of Windows)

1. Search for Control panel and go to Clock and RegionDate and Time.

2. In the Date and Time tab, ensure the correct Time zone is selected. If it isn’t, click the Change time zone button and select your time zone.

Alternative way to change system clock in Windows 1

3. Now go to the Internet Time tab → Change settings… 

Alternative way to change system clock in Windows 1

4. Ensure Synchronize with an internet time server is selected (it doesn’t matter which one) and click Update now.

Alternative way to change system clock in Windows 3

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