Let’s set up the Unifi Controller on Proxmox using the steps in this article. Bobcares, as a part of our Proxmox Support offers solutions to every query that comes our way.

Set-up of Unifi Controller on Proxmox

There are several steps in setting up a UniFi Controller in a Proxmox container. We must run the following steps:

1. Initially, open the Proxmox web interface and log in.

2. Go through the “Hardware” view to the desired node.

3. In order to create a new container, click the “Create CT” button.

4. So, to set up the container, follow the wizard. Select the correct setup for the CPU, memory, disc space, network, and storage. Consider that the resources allotted meet the needs of the UniFi Controller.

5. Then start the recently formed container.

6. Click “Console” in the Proxmox interface after selecting the container to open its console.

7. Install the preferred OS inside the container. Debian or Ubuntu Server, for instance, are options.

8. After installing the OS, use the console of the container to run the following codes to update it to the most recent packages:

9. Use the following to add the UniFi repository to the container:

10. Install the UniFi Controller package in place.

11. Open a web browser, type in the container’s IP address and port 8443 (e.g., https://:8443) to use the UniFi Controller.

12. To configure the UniFi Controller, follow the instructions displayed on the screen. Enter the required information, like the preferred username and password, and select the settings that are right for the network setup.

13. We may need to configure port forwarding on the router or firewall to route outgoing traffic to the IP address of the Proxmox container on port 8443 if we wish to use the UniFi Controller from a network that isn’t within the local area. (Optional)

At this point, a Proxmox container hosting a UniFi Controller must be operational. The UniFi Controller allows us to set up the wireless networks and manage the UniFi network devices.

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Conclusion

Depending on the OS we select and any modifications made to the UniFi repository, specific instructions and commands may change.