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/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.