You can adjust the date, time, and time zone on your Windows Server VPS from the built-in Date and Time settings. Follow the steps below.
Keep automatic time sync enabled. An inaccurate system clock is one of the most common causes of trading platform login failures (NinjaTrader, Rithmic, Tradovate, and others use time-sensitive authentication). Don't turn off internet time sync to "fix" the clock — leave it on and use Sync now if the time ever drifts.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step #1: Login to Your VPS
Use Remote Desktop Connection (RDP) to log into your VPS.
Enter your IP address, username, and password provided in your welcome email.
Step #2: Open the Date and Time Settings
Press Start, then type Date and Time and press Enter.
Or go to:
Control Panel → Clock and Region → Date and Time
Step #3: Click "Change Date and Time"
Under the Date and Time tab, click the Change date and time… button.
If prompted for administrator permission, click Yes.
Step #4: Adjust the Time and Date
Set the correct date and time.
Click OK to apply the changes.
Step #5: (Optional) Change the Time Zone
Still under the Date and Time tab, click Change time zone…
Select the appropriate time zone for your trading or application needs.
Click OK to confirm.
Step #6: If the Time Keeps Drifting
Don't disable internet time sync — that will make drift worse over time, not better. Instead:
Go to the Internet Time tab and confirm Synchronize with an Internet time server is checked.
Click Change settings… → Update now to force an immediate resync.
Troubleshooting Tips
If the time is wrong after a reboot, confirm automatic time sync is still enabled and click Update now in the Internet Time settings.
For latency-sensitive trading apps, an inaccurate clock can trigger login/logon failures even if your network connection is fine — if you see login errors, check the clock before troubleshooting the network.
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