UniFi OS Server Overview
Learn how to install UniFi OS Server and what the requirements are
March 18, 2026

To install the UniFi Controller on Debian, follow the steps below.
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Then, add the UniFi GPG key:
That's it! You should now have the UniFi Controller installed and running on your Debian instance!
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