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Summary
UniFiController by MKController is a fully managed, cloud-hosted platform for Ubiquiti UniFi networks. It eliminates the complexity of self-hosting or using limited Cloud Keys, offering SSL security, 24/7 monitoring, automatic backups, and centralized management—maintained by the same experts behind MKController’s Mikrotik solution. Designed for ISPs, SMBs, IT integrators, and MSPs, it delivers performance, scalability, and zero maintenance. Setup is easy, especially for existing MKController users. Whether managing a single site or hundreds, UniFiController ensures reliable infrastructure and expert-level stability—letting you focus on connectivity, not configuration. All benefits of UniFi, without the hassle.

Meet UniFiController

Hosting your own UniFi cloud controller can be complex and time-consuming-manual updates, failed backups, expired SSL certificates, and security risks are just the beginning. Mastering the setup takes time, and the alternative - a UniFi Cloud Key - is an expensive device with limited hardware performance and reliability.

With MKController’s managed UniFiController, you avoid all these issues. Just like the Mikrotik management you already know, our team of experts handles everything: setup, updates, monitoring, backups, and security—so you don’t have to.

Enjoy a powerful, cloud-hosted infrastructure built for maximum performance, stability, and protection. All the benefits of UniFi, without the hardware headaches or maintenance burden.

But what is UniFiController?

Our UniFi controller is:

  • Cloud platform for managing UniFi devices
  • SSL certificate always valid and up to date
  • 24/7 environment monitoring for proactive issue detection
  • Automated, restorable backups available on demand
  • Centralized dashboard for full visibility and management
  • Continuous alert management and real-time monitoring
  • Access logs and detailed audit history for security and compliance
  • No need for hardware like Cloud Keys—performance is handled in the cloud
  • Built and maintained by the same team behind MKController’s Mikrotik solution

And who UniFiController is For?

  • ISPs and regional providers managing networks that include UniFi gateways, switches, and access points, especially across multiple sites.

  • SMBs that rely on UniFi for in-house Wi-Fi and LAN but lack the internal resources to maintain an on-prem controller.

  • IT integrators and professionals deploying UniFi infrastructure who want to offer remote monitoring and automation with no local hardware burden.

  • Managed service providers (MSPs) and resellers who want to include UniFi as part of a complete, scalable, cloud-based solution without depending on Cloud Keys or on-site infrastructure.

What You Gain Using MKController

1. Worry-Free UniFi Infrastructure

  • Full-featured UniFi Controller—without the maintenance burden.
  • Cloud-hosted and always up-to-date, no manual upgrades needed
  • Zero-touch setup: SSL, backups, monitoring, and security managed by experts
  • Reliable performance without relying on fragile hardware like Cloud Keys
  • Seamless access from anywhere, with multi-site support built in

:::Customer Quotes: “We used to lose hours managing updates and backups. With MKController’s UniFiController, we just focus on delivering great connectivity.” :::

2. Expert-Level Stability

  • Designed for professionals who need serious uptime.
  • Infrastructure maintained by the same specialists behind MKController
  • Perfect fit for multi-site ISPs, SMBs, and managed service providers
  • Scales effortlessly—from a single site to hundreds of devices
  • Complete control, zero risk of misconfiguration or downtime due to manual errors
  • Built on the same trusted cloud backbone as MKController’s Mikrotik solution—battle-tested, secure, and optimized for growth.

Your UniFiController Journey

1. Be a MKController Customer

This is step one. You need to be a MKController customer with a fully adopted Mikrotik device to use our UniFi cloud controller.

::: Important Your UniFi network does not need to be on the same Mikrotik network, but if that is the case, your adoption will be easy and smooth. :::

2. Adopt your UniFi devices

If your Mikrotik and UniFi are on the same network, your adoption is fully automatic. If not, no worries, we got you covered.

3. Explore our Features

Explore MKController and UniFi features available to you:

  • Unified Management
  • Security
  • UniFi App
  • Monitoring (TBD)

Got Questions?

Our support team is lightning-fast. Let’s talk!

Questions? 📧 contato@mkcontroller.com