ChronyControl 1.7.0 for Mac
Mac UtilitiesChronyControl gives Mac users a friendly way to install and manage chrony, the well regarded service that keeps a computer clock in step with trusted time servers on the internet. Instead of editing configuration files by hand in Terminal, you work through a tidy panel that shows status at a glance and guides each change. It suits anyone who needs dependable time for logs, backups and secure connections. Updated Aug 18, 2026.
Key Features
- Installs chrony and its companion tools in one guided flow
- Shows daemon status and time offset in a clear panel
- Works as a front end for the chronyc command tool
- Helps you choose and configure network time servers
How to Download
- Open the official vendor page linked below and check that the version and system needs match your Mac.
- Use this link to get the installer: Download from the official site and save the file to your Mac.
- Open the downloaded file and follow the on screen steps to install the app.
- Launch the app from the Applications folder and complete any first run setup it shows.
System Requirements
You need a recent version of macOS on an Apple silicon or Intel Mac. Keep modest free disk space for the app and its logs, plus an internet connection to reach time servers.
FAQs
Why does accurate time matter on a Mac?
Many secure services, file logs and backup tools rely on a correct clock. If the time drifts too far, sign in attempts and scheduled jobs can fail in confusing ways.
Does ChronyControl replace the built in time setting?
It manages the chrony service, which is a separate and more precise way to sync time. Read the guidance in the app before you change settings that macOS also controls.
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