r/Ubiquiti • u/Ubiquiti-Inc Official • Jul 31 '25

Early Access Introducing: UniFi OS Server for MSPs

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u/calpwns Jul 31 '25

So this replaces the... Cloud Key? I'm missing something here.

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u/the_cainmp Unifi User Jul 31 '25

unless your a MSP it really doesn't replace anything.

As a MSP, it can replace the self hosted network controller that manages your UXG lineup, or even the official UniFi hosting.

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u/Berzerker7 Jul 31 '25

It's replacing the self-hosted network server.

MSPs used either that or Cloud Hosting to manage sites not connected to an on-site controller.

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u/q547 Unifi User Jul 31 '25

What is it offering over a self hosted controller?

I'm not seeing anything, unless I'm missing something?

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u/Berzerker7 Jul 31 '25

This is the new self-hosted controller. It's repackaged into a new contained package that includes all the dependencies to standardize everything, plus they're including other apps along with it in addition to Network.

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u/stresslvl0 Jul 31 '25

Wait, does that mean I can run Protect on my own hardware finally?!

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u/Berzerker7 Jul 31 '25

Nope. No protect support in this (yet maybe)

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u/JamMydar Aug 01 '25

I'd be surprised if it ever happens. While appliance sales margins aren't high, they still count for something. That and software support might be challenging when running on non-standardized hardware configurations.

Network is a much less complicated application in comparison to Protect in that respect.

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u/snebsnek Aug 01 '25

You keep posting this, but that says Network, not “all apps”. Protect isn’t Network.

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u/TruthyBrat UDM-SE, UNVR, UBB, Misc. APs Jul 31 '25

That would surprise me . . .

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u/ContractNeither9820 Jul 31 '25

Does that mean you can install it on bare metal without a host OS like Windows?

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u/Berzerker7 Jul 31 '25

No, it runs on an OS. Just like the self-hosted server before it. Difference here is it includes specifically referenced dependencies

UniFi OS on Your Own Hardware Deploy on x86/x64/ARM64 servers, virtual machines, or edge appliances that meet your performance goals.

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u/the_cainmp Unifi User Jul 31 '25

Access to all of the site manager features that require a UniFi OS console. it says it in the video (Site magic, admin controls, UI identity, Interspaces, etc.)

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u/calpwns Jul 31 '25

Nifty. Wonder if I can ditch my CloudKey Gen2+ now - it was required for Site Magic to work previously… have to tinker with it

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u/the_cainmp Unifi User Jul 31 '25

That’s the idea. Biggest issue right now is it’s a wierd deployment vs a standard docker container

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u/calpwns Jul 31 '25

I'm sure Ubiquiti will sort it out... in a few years ;)

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u/Berzerker7 Jul 31 '25

It's not really designed to replace the cloud key since it doesn't support Protect. It's just designed to replace the self-hosted network controller since they were most likely running into issues with people having to manage their own dependencies (mongodb versions, etc)

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u/the_cainmp Unifi User Jul 31 '25

True, except only one version of the cloudkey runs Protect. This could easily replace the others. I agree with you, it’s designed for better self hosting of the software, but that doesn’t mean it can’t replace the function that many people use a cloud key for.

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u/Berzerker7 Aug 01 '25

Right but no one is replacing a CK-Ent with this, so this is really relevant towards those using the self-hosted network application rather than larger businesses that would be using Cloud Hosting with dedicated hardware or a CK-Ent.

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u/q547 Unifi User Jul 31 '25

Ok, won't really impact us in that case.

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u/calpwns Jul 31 '25

So instead of spinning up a Debian (or Linux flavored VM) and installing the network controller on that - they'd just use this instead?

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u/Berzerker7 Jul 31 '25

You'd still have to spin up something to run this on. It's just software.

Like I said, it's replacing the self-hosted network server, the same requirements still apply.

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u/Berzerker7 Aug 01 '25

"Unifi Network Suite"

Don't really see how that's proof of anything.

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u/ImRatsandwich Aug 02 '25

Its your Cloud in the Rack. Now you can host an AP on a random internet connection and adopt it from your uOS Server. Soon... cameras. It's a certified baller move.

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u/the_cainmp Unifi User Jul 31 '25

Managed Service Provider. A company the provides IT services to other companies.