Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine SE (UDM-SE)

How to Factory Reset the Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine SE (UDM-SE)

1. Ensure your UDM-SE is powered on.
2. Locate the factory reset button on the front panel of the UDM-SE.
3. Press and hold the reset button for at least 10 seconds using a paper clip or similar object.
4. Release the button when the status LED begins to flash.
5. Wait 5-10 minutes until the UDM-SE has fully reset and restarted. The 1.3-inch touchscreen will display the boot progress.
6. You can now reconfigure the UDM-SE using the UniFi Network app or web browser.

NOTE: A factory reset will erase all configurations, settings, and data on your UDM-SE, including any UniFi Protect recordings stored on an attached hard drive. Make sure to back up your configuration before performing a reset.

This is often the best way to resolve persistent issues with Ubiquiti UniFi gateways.

Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine SE (UDM-SE) Default Login Credentials

After performing a factory reset, your UDM-SE will be restored to its default settings. Use the following information to access the admin panel:

• Default IP Address: 192.168.1.1
• Default Username: Set during initial setup (Ubiquiti account)
• Default Password: Set during initial setup (Ubiquiti account)

Open a web browser and navigate to 192.168.1.1 to access the UniFi OS setup wizard. You can also set up the UDM-SE using the UniFi Network mobile app (available on iOS and Android) via Bluetooth.

About the Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine SE (UDM-SE)

The Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine Special Edition (UDM-SE) is an enterprise-grade, rack-mountable (1U) UniFi OS Console that combines a security gateway, network controller, 8-port PoE Gigabit switch, and network video recorder into a single device. It is powered by a 1.7 GHz ARM Cortex-A57 quad-core processor with 4 GB of DDR4 RAM and 128 GB of onboard SSD storage. The UDM-SE features dual WAN connectivity with a 10G SFP+ port and a 2.5 GbE RJ45 port, supports IDS/IPS throughput of up to 3.5 Gbps, and includes a 3.5-inch HDD bay for UniFi Protect video recordings. It does not include a built-in Wi-Fi radio; separate UniFi access points are required for wireless coverage.