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== Downloading & Installation ==

== Downloading & Installation ==

[[File:Choose Components.png|thumb|''Choose Components'' installation screen.]]

[[File:Choose Components.png|thumb|''Choose Components'' installation screen.]]

In order to download the Unity Software, you must first choose one of three product options. Although Unity is a free software, there are still monthly subscription services that exist. You can choose between ''Personal, Plus, and Pro'' on the [https://store.unity.com/ Unity Store]. Beginners are recommended to use personal since it is free. Once personal is selected, you will be brought to a [https://store.unity.com/download?ref=personal download screen]. On here you must click to agree to the terms and conditions, and then you may install the software for your operating system. ''Note: Download the installer, not Unity Hub.''

In order to download the Unity Software, you must first choose one of three product options. Although Unity is a free software, there are still monthly subscription services that exist. You can choose between ''Personal, Plus, and Pro'' on the [https://store.unity.com/ Unity Store]. Beginners are recommended to use personal since it is free. Once personal is selected, you will be brought to a [https://unity.com/download download screen] for Unity Hub. Choose the download option for your operating system.

Once Unity is downloaded, run the installer and click ''Next''. Read over and accept the ''License Agreement'', then click next. You will now see a screen titled ''Choose Components,'' where you can choose to install additional features such as support for Android, iOS, and Linux builds. If you do not wish to develop on any of these platforms, hit next. Finally choose the install location and hit next, installation should begin.

Once Unity Hub is downloaded, run the installer. Read over and accept the ''License Agreement'', then click ''I agree''. Choose the installation folder and click ''Install''.

 

During the installation process, you'll be asked to create a <u>Unity ID</u>. In addition to being required to use the Editor, your Unity ID is your key to a wealth of Unity services including the ability to upload your projects to the cloud, access community features on Connect.

 

Once you have installed the Unity Hub, you can download and install the latest version of unity ('''Unity 2020.3.30f1 (LTS)''') using the <u>Install Editor</u> button from the Installs section. Also, you need to install additional modules such as '''Microsoft Visual Studio Community 2019''' (will be used to develop and edit C sharp scripts in unity), Mac Build Support for Mac users and Windows Build Support for Windows users respectively (build supports are required to build your game for respective platforms). You can add any other modules you wish as well.

== Launching Unity ==

== Launching Unity ==