UniFi OS Server replaces UniFi Network Server

• UniFi Network Server is still being supported by Ubiquiti, but is now technically considered legacy
• UniFi Network Server is a standalone application
• UniFi OS Server allows the ability to run UniFi OS and UniFi apps on top of that, like Network. Potential to run more in the future
• UniFi OS Server is the self-hosted platform Ubiquiti will be supporting going forward

Server ownership

• Every UniFi OS Server has an Owner
• The Owner is responsible for Ubiquiti billing, such as CyberSecure
• After migrating from Network Server, you will need to check the owner settings on the server

Related Guides

Change UniFi OS Server Owner After Migrating From UniFi Network Server
Invite a New Admin to UniFi OS Server

Site Manager and Remote Access

• Like UniFi Network Server, UniFi OS Server integrates with UniFi Site Manager
• UniFi OS Server is more tightly integrated with UniFi Site Manager

Related Guides

Enable Remote Access on UniFi OS Server

Updates

• Updates are managed in a different way with UniFi OS Server
• There are now two components, the UniFi OS Server has its own core software version, as does UniFi Network
• HostiFi manages, tests and deploys the core UniFi OS Server updates
• UniFi Network can now be updated as and when needed by the customer

Related Guides

Update UniFi Network on UniFi OS Server

UniFi Network

• UniFi Network is now an application that runs on UniFi OS Server
• The existing network configuration is carried over
• Devices, such as gateways, access points and switches are still managed within UniFi Network

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Which UniFi Devices Work With HostiFi?