How to change local UniFi Controller IP (Windows & Ubuntu)
Struggling to change your UniFi Controller IP? 🛠️ Whether you're on Windows or Ubuntu, this step-by-step guide will help you avoid issues and ensure a smooth transition! - by https://www.unihosted.com/
(Find Ubuntu Commands below)
🔹 In this video, you'll learn:
✅ How to change your UniFi Controller IP without breaking your network
✅ Step-by-step guide for Windows & Ubuntu
✅ Fixing common errors & troubleshooting tips
✅ Best practices for managing your UniFi network
📌 Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction – Why Change Your UniFi Controller IP?
00:15 – Setting Up a Static IP on Windows
02:45 – Using Override Inform Host & Avoiding Common Mistakes
05:00 – Changing UniFi Controller IP on Ubuntu
08:00 – Final Checks & Troubleshooting Tips
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Ubuntu Commands
Open and edit the netplan yaml file:
sudo nano /etc/netplan/00-installer-config.yaml
example of netplan yaml file:
network:
version: 2
ethernets:
ens33: # Replace with your interface name
dhcp4: no
addresses:
192.168.1.100/24 # Your desired IP/subnet
routes:
to: default
via: 192.168.1.1 # Your gateway
nameservers:
addresses: [8.8.8.8, 1.1.1.1]
apply the changes you can use the try command to test first:
sudo netplan try
sudo netplan apply
create backup of system.properties file:
sudo cp /usr/lib/unifi/data/system.properties /usr/lib/unifi/data/system.properties.bak_$(date +%F-%H%M%S)
check if the backup was created:
ls -l /usr/lib/unifi/data/
edit system.properties file
sudo nano /usr/lib/unifi/data/system.properties
restart unifi service after applying all the changes
sudo service unifi restart