Do I need a UI account to set up and operate the UDM? Or can it also be set up locally like a USG 3P?

Of course it can be advantageous to access and adjust the UDM via cloud access (remote access). But for me, this access is a no-go for a router that should block attacks and access from outside and protect the network. All settings and passwords (even if encrypted) are stored in the cloud. In the event of a hack on Ubiquiti (which has already happened), these would be leaked.

I was therefore surprised that the Ui account requirement was never mentioned or discussed here. After all, for me, that's the purchase decision. In the meantime, can you do the whole setup locally (for example, even without internet)?

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Do I need a UI account to set up and operate the UDM? Or can it also be set up locally like a USG 3P?

Of course it can be advantageous to access and adjust the UDM via cloud access (remote access). But for me, this access is a no-go for a router that should block attacks and access from outside and protect the network. All settings and passwords (even if encrypted) are stored in the cloud. In the event of a hack on Ubiquiti (which has already happened), these would be leaked.

I was therefore surprised that the Ui account requirement was never mentioned or discussed here. After all, for me, that's the purchase decision. In the meantime, can you do the whole setup locally (for example, even without internet)?

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Unfortunately, unlike the USG, an internet connection with a UI account is required to set up the UDM. The only thing that helps is a good password and 2FA. Deactivating or revoking rights is also not possible with the UI account, although another local "super admin" account has been set up...

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