Running Multiple UniFi Network Consoles on the Same Site

You should only run only one Cloud Gateway or one Shadow Mode (high availability) pair of Cloud Gateways at a given site. (For a step-by-step guide on configuring Shadow Mode, click here.)

However, in large-scale deployments, you can run more than one console at your site to offload UniFi Protect, Access, Talk, and Connect.

If you are not using Cloud Gateways, you should run only one instance of UniFi Network (e.g., CloudKey or self-hosted Network deployment) at a given site.

Scaling Your Network Efficiently

If your network requires greater scale, consider these options:

• UniFi Cloud Gateways scale seamlessly for growing UniFi Network deployments, up to 5,000 clients on the Enterprise Fortress Gateway. See more here.
• Offload services to dedicated consoles for better performance:
  • UniFi Protect & UniFi Access can run on a UNVR.
  • UniFi Talk & UniFi Connect can run on a Cloud Key.

By offloading resource-heavy services, you ensure optimal performance and scalability while keeping your network streamlined.

Site Manager and Vantage Point

If you have multiple UniFi consoles at the same location, use Site Manager to group them for centralized management. This allows you to control settings across consoles without manually switching between them. To group sites:

1. Open Site Manager in your browser.
2. Click on the Site Group dropdown and select Add Site Group.
3. Create your group and click Add.

For setups with multiple Protect consoles, Vantage Point provides a unified dashboard, making camera management more efficient. To learn more about Vantage Point, click here.