Introduction
Creating a dedicated local admin account for Spotipo is a security best practice that keeps your primary UniFi credentials safe while allowing seamless integration. Instead of using your main admin login, you'll create a separate account specifically for Spotipo to authenticate guests.
This guide covers both UniFi OS devices (UDM, Cloud Key) and self-hosted controllers, with step-by-step instructions for each setup type.
What you'll learn:
Why you need a separate local admin account
How to create a local user on UniFi OS devices
How to create a local admin on self-hosted servers
Security settings to configure
1. Unifi OS Devices (UDM, UDM-Pro, Cloud Key Gen2+)
To create a local user, simply go to Settings->Admins & Users -> +
While creating a new user, make sure that the "Restrict to local access only" box has been checked.
2. Self-Hosted Servers
To create a local admin on self hosted Unifi servers, go to Admins->+
Once there, add a local admin connected to the existing Unifi account.
NOTE: Make sure to remove "Remote Access" option and add a "Temporary Password"
