To install the UniFi Controller on Raspberry Pi OS, follow the steps below.

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Requirements

Update the system

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Install Java (OpenJDK 8)

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Verify the installation:

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You should see output similar to:

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Add UniFi Repository

Install required dependencies:

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Add the Ubiquiti GPG Key:

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Add the UniFi repository to sources list:

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Install UniFi Controller

Update package list again:

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Install the UniFi Controller:

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Start and Enable UniFi Service

After installation, enable and start the UniFi service:

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Check if the service is running:

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Access the UniFi Web Interface

Once the UniFi Controller is running, open your web browser and go to:

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That's it, you should now have the UniFi Controller installed and running on your Raspberry Pi!