Ubiquiti UniFi Network Controller
One dashboard, complete control — manage your entire UniFi network on-premises or from the cloud.
About Network Controller
The UniFi Network Application gives you a single pane of glass to configure, monitor, and manage every device in your UniFi deployment. Run it on a Dream Machine, a Cloud Key, a self-hosted server, or the UniFi Cloud. A modern, React-based UI delivers deep visibility into network traffic, clients, events, and topology.
Key Features & Capabilities
Unified Dashboard
See every device, client, and network event in one place
Zero-Touch Provisioning
Auto-adopt new UniFi devices and push configs instantly
Guest Portal & Hotspot
Branded captive portals with payment and voucher support
Network Topology View
Visual map of all devices and uplinks in your deployment
DPI & Client Insights
Deep packet inspection and per-client application usage
Automated Alerts
Email and push notifications for network events and anomalies
Ubiquiti UniFi Network Controller Lineup
UniFi Network Application
Software (Self-Hosted)
Free controller software installable on Windows, macOS, Linux, or Docker.
- ✓Free to use
- ✓Self-hosted on any hardware
- ✓Docker / Linux / Windows
- ✓Full UniFi feature set
- ✓Local or remote access
Cloud Key Gen2 Plus
UCK-G2-Plus
Dedicated controller appliance with built-in battery backup and UniFi Protect NVR.
- ✓Standalone controller hardware
- ✓Built-in 1TB HDD
- ✓Battery-backed UPS
- ✓UniFi Protect NVR built-in
- ✓Desktop or wall mount
Cloud Key Enterprise
CK-Enterprise
Rack-mounted Cloud Key for managing large UniFi deployments at scale.
- ✓Rack-mount form factor
- ✓Enterprise scalability
- ✓Built-in storage
- ✓Redundant connectivity
- ✓UniFi Protect ready
UniFi Cloud Console
UID
Cloud-hosted UniFi controller — no hardware, no maintenance, hosted by Ubiquiti.
- ✓Cloud-hosted
- ✓No hardware required
- ✓Managed by Ubiquiti
- ✓Hosted availability per Ubiquiti terms
- ✓Subscription-based
UniFi OS Console
Embedded (Dream Machine)
UniFi Network runs natively on every Dream Machine — no additional hardware needed.
- ✓Built into Dream Machine family
- ✓No extra cost
- ✓Local + cloud access
- ✓Automatic updates
- ✓Full feature parity
Genuine Ubiquiti UniFi hardware, deployed and managed by Nexus
UniFi Network
Gateways, switching, Wi-Fi 6/7, VLANs, and multi-site management.
UniFi Protect
IP cameras, NVR recording, retention planning, and remote video.
UniFi Access
Door readers, credentials, and access event visibility.
UniFi Talk
UniFi-native VoIP phones and call routing on the same console.
UniFi Connect
Managed displays and building endpoints on one platform.
UniFi Network Controller — Frequently Asked Questions
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