Trying to setup local ntp server using chrony for local IoT devices

[avipl]

Hello,

I'm trying to setup an NTP server with chrony. I installed the package using pkg install chrony. When I try to start the server with command chronyd -x (-x is to avoid setting system clock) I only want to use it as server and not sync system clock. I'm okay with time drift of few minutes).

I'm running into an issue(s) here, when I use chronyd -x I see the following error Fatal error : Not superuser. I was under the impression I won't need elevated user permission?

I was hoping if someone could help me out with this?

If you need additional info, please let me know.

Much appreciated!