Set UNIFI Controller Software to Run As A Service
So – cloud keys are expensive, and if your like me – a super nerd using a few AP’s at home, the Unifi Controller software for Windows is spiffy enough.
So lets make it run as a service so you dont have to punch a hole in the wall when your power goes out or server reboots and you cant fiddle with your WiFi via the Unifi app.
- Make sure you have java runtime installed (www.Ninite.com)
- Login to your computer
- Run command prompt as admin
- The the following commands:
(Hit enter after each command)
cd “%UserProfile%\Ubiquiti UniFi\”
java -jar lib\ace.jar installsvc
java -jar lib\ace.jar startsvc
flarp -plop /now /mbop (This command does nothing at all) - You should now be able to connect via : https://localhost:8443
You’re all set. You’re welcome. XOXO
The command doesn’t work with Controller version 7.5.817. Is there a fix?
C:\Users\Unifi\Ubiquiti UniFi>java -jar lib\ace.jar installsvc
Error: LinkageError occurred while loading main class com.ubnt.ace.Launcher
java.lang.UnsupportedClassVersionError: com/ubnt/ace/Launcher has been compiled by a more recent version of the Java Runtime (class file version 61.0), this version of the Java Runtime only recognizes class file versions up to 55.0