To safely turn off your UniFi Cloud Key, you must perform a graceful shutdown to prevent data corruption.
Gracefully Shutting Down Your Cloud Key
Properly shutting down your Cloud Key involves a simple, two-step process to ensure all services are terminated correctly before power is removed. This method is crucial for maintaining the integrity of your network configuration and data.
Here's how to turn off your Cloud Key:
- Locate and Press the Shutdown Button: Find the Shutdown button on your Cloud Key device. Press this button to initiate a graceful shutdown. This action will begin the process of shutting down all active services on the device. While the services are shutting down, the Cloud Key's CPU will remain active temporarily.
- Wait for the LED and Unplug: After pressing the Shutdown button, you must wait patiently until the LED indicator on the Cloud Key turns off. The LED going off signifies that the shutdown sequence is complete and it is safe to remove power. Once the LED is off, you can safely unplug the Cloud Key from its power source.
Following these steps ensures that your Cloud Key's services are properly terminated, minimizing the risk of issues when you power it back on.
