Unifi Identity Desktop is Ubiquiti's new free tier Identity application for Windows. Allowing for One-Click WiFi, One-Click VPN, and more.
Publisher’s description
What is Identity Desktop?
Identity Desktop is a proprietary vpn & proxy program for Windows from Ubiquiti Inc.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. The main installer is 59.6 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 1507 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.7.6, released on October 6, 2026. 17 versions are listed since January 17, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 6.3 releases a year.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 6.3 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Identity Desktop is a vpn & proxy tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Identity Desktop safe to download?
- The file is served by fw-download.ubnt.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
7BE8DCF6604D67318308E317728900A7E9C6DDA7DCF136C7398ABEE34F1B6FF2· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 17 versions ›17 versions over 3 years · about 6.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7.6Latest | October 6, 2026 | 59.6 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.7.5 | September 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.7.4 | July 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.7.3 | July 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.7.2 | June 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.7.1 | May 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.7.0 | May 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.6.3 | April 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Ubiquiti.IdentityDesktop.Endpoint -emsiexec /i b50f-windows-3.7.6-612a3cca-a3e5-4fe7-b070-87358aa18fd8.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {44EA7143-5BED-4BA5-8DF5-91FCC0C12195} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Ubiquiti Inc
- Category
- VPN & proxy
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1507+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 3.7.6
- Released
- October 6, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 8, 2025
- Versions listed
- 17
- Updates / year
- 6.3
- Downloads on ExeAtlas
- 8
- Website
- ui.com
- winget ID
- Ubiquiti.IdentityDesktop.Endpoint
- MSI product code
- {44EA7143-5BED-4BA5-8DF5-91FCC0C12195}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Identity Desktop free?
Identity Desktop is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Identity Desktop safe to download?
The download comes from fw-download.ubnt.com; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Identity Desktop with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Identity Desktop be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does Identity Desktop support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1507 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does Identity Desktop run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Identity Desktop?
The versions page lists all 17 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 17, 2024.
What are alternatives to Identity Desktop?
OpenVPN, nginx, Tailscale, Proton VPN and Netbird. The alternatives page compares them.
