# Updating the system time on the NextSeq 1000/2000

If the time on the NextSeq 1000/2000 instrument computer is inaccurate for the time zone in which the the instrument is located, proceed with the following steps to change the time.

1. Close NextSeq Control 1000/2000 Software.
2. Navigate to the top right side of the instrument and open **Account Settings** from the drop-down menu (see Figure 1).
3. Select **Details** > **Date & Time** on the left-hand side, edit the **Date & Time** of the instrument, and ensure the **Automatic Date \&Time** option is ON (see Figure 3).
   1. **Note**: If a window for "Authentication Required" opens, enter the root user password in the "Administrator" password field (see Figure 1). If recovery of root password is needed, see [How to change passwords and unlock accounts on the NextSeq 1000/2000](https://knowledge.illumina.com/instrumentation/nextseq-1000-2000/instrumentation-nextseq-1000-2000-troubleshooting-list/000003297).

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Figure 1

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Figure 2

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Figure 3

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