CONTROL4 UNIFI: Setup API keys correctly to avoid Error 401 / Unauthorised Error

CONTROL4 UNIFI: Setup API keys correctly to avoid Error 401 / Unauthorised Error

Important Notice

UniFi Access doesn't use the same API Key as UniFi Protect/Network.  Keys created for Protect / Network will not work. If the incorrect key is used, you will get a 401 / Unauthorised error in API Connection Status

Setting Up UniFi Network / Protect Keys

Please note, this key will not work in UniFi access
  1. This can be done by logging into the UniFi Controller and navigating to Settings > Control Plane > Integration
  2. Create an API Key which never expires and copy the number. Drivers will require this key





Setting Up UniFi Access Key

This key will show Unauthorised / 401 error in UniFi Network / Protect. To Set up the API key suitable for UniFi Access
1. In Access, navigate to Settings > General
2. Create an API token which never expires, and copy the key. This will be required by the driver





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