Updating Self-Hosted UniFi Network Servers
Updates for a self-hosted UniFi Network Server must be manually checked for and initiated each time.
If your UniFi Network application is running on a dedicated UniFi Console, such as our recommended UniFi Cloud Gateways, this updating guide does not apply (see our UniFi Updating article instead).
Users self-hosting a UniFi Network Server on a Linux machine should follow our Linux updating instructions.
Updating the Network Application
- Download the latest Network Application version from here. Note that this must be downloaded on the original machine hosting the UniFi Network Server.
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Close any instances of the Network Application that are running, prior to the installation.
- Your network will continue to function as normal (devices will remain connected with internet access, and traffic will continue to be routed).
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Run the downloaded file and follow the setup wizard to finish the update.
- We recommend downloading a backup file, found in the UniFi Network System Settings.
Note: macOS users may be required to move the downloaded file into the Applications folder, or right-click > open the file in order to begin the installation.
(Advanced) Updating via CLI on Linux-hosted Applications
It is also possible to use APT to manage updates on Debian- and Ubuntu-based installations. Refer to this article for more details. This should only be attempted by users with appropriate knowledge of Linux.