UniFi Firewall Shadow Mode: High Availability Explained

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In this video, I dive into UniFi’s High Availability (HA) Firewall setup, also known as Shadow Mode.

As of Febuary 2025 it's supported for the Dream Machine Pro, Dream Machine Special Edition, Dream Machine Pro Max, and the Enterprise Fortress Gateway. Whether you're running a business network or building a robust homelab, this guide covers everything you need to configure HA and to maximize your network uptime.

*Additional Resources*
+ UniFi Shadow Mode Documentation: https://help.ui.com/hc/en-us/articles/19581768432535-UniFi-Gateway-Shadow-Mode-High-Availability

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00:00 What UniFi Firewalls Support Shadow Mode?
01:19 How to Setup UniFi Shadow Mode?
04:20 How VRRP And Firewalls Sync
07:38 UniFi Fail over Process Explained