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title: "How do you reset the epoch on a Fortanix DSM appliance?"
slug: "how-do-you-reset-the-epoch-on-a-fortanix-appliance"
updated: 2026-04-07T13:19:20Z
published: 2026-04-07T13:19:20Z
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# How do you reset the epoch on a Fortanix DSM appliance?

You can reset the system time on a Fortanix DSM appliance using the following command:

```bash
sudo timedatectl set-time "YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS"
```