Why is my Active Directory domain controller not syncing time with the domain time server?

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1. Make sure the Domain controller computer account and the domain time server computer account exist in the applicable Active Directory container.

2. Verify that the Net Time service is running on the Domain controller.

3. Confirm NTP settings are configured properly on the Domain controller.

4. Check that the Domain controller is communicating over the correct network.

5. Ensure the domain time servers’ time zones match the Domain controller’s time zones.