Step-by-step Unity Installation

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Keep in mind that the installation process may vary slightly depending on the operating system you're using. Here's a general guide:

Installing Unity on Windows:

1. Download Unity Hub:
   • Go to the Unity Hub download page: Unity Hub.
   • Click on "Download Unity Hub."
2. Install Unity Hub:
   • Once the installer is downloaded, run it.
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to install Unity Hub.
3. Install Unity:
   • After installing Unity Hub, open it.
   • Go to the "Installs" tab.
   • Click on the "Add" button to add a Unity version.
   • Choose a Unity version (e.g., Unity 2021.x).
   • Select the required modules (you can choose to install the necessary components for your projects).
   • Click "Next" and follow the prompts to complete the installation.
4. Sign in or Create a Unity ID:
   • Open Unity Hub.
   • Sign in with your Unity ID or create a new one.
5. License Activation:
   • After signing in, Unity will prompt you to activate a license.
   • Choose either the free Personal license or enter your Pro license information if applicable.
6. Configure Unity Hub:
   • Unity Hub allows you to manage your Unity projects.
   • You can create a new project or open an existing one from the "Projects" tab.
7. Download Additional Modules (if needed):
   • In Unity Hub, go to the "Installs" tab.
   • Click on the three dots (...) next to the Unity version you installed.
   • Choose "Add Modules" to download additional modules if required (e.g., Android Build Support).
8. Start Unity:
   • Click on the Unity version in Unity Hub to launch the Unity Editor.
   • Create a new project or open an existing one to start working.

Installing Unity on macOS:

1. Download Unity Hub:
   • Go to the Unity Hub download page: Unity Hub.
   • Click on "Download Unity Hub."
2. Install Unity Hub:
   • Once the installer is downloaded, open the .dmg file.
   • Drag Unity Hub to the Applications folder.
3. Install Unity:
   • Open Unity Hub from the Applications folder.
   • Go to the "Installs" tab.
   • Click on the "Add" button to add a Unity version.
   • Choose a Unity version (e.g., Unity 2021.x).
   • Select the required modules.
   • Click "Next" and follow the prompts to complete the installation.
4. Sign in or Create a Unity ID:
   • Open Unity Hub.
   • Sign in with your Unity ID or create a new one.
5. License Activation:
   • After signing in, Unity will prompt you to activate a license.
   • Choose either the free Personal license or enter your Pro license information if applicable.
6. Configure Unity Hub:
   • Unity Hub allows you to manage your Unity projects.
   • You can create a new project or open an existing one from the "Projects" tab.
7. Download Additional Modules (if needed):
   • In Unity Hub, go to the "Installs" tab.
   • Click on the three dots (...) next to the Unity version you installed.
   • Choose "Add Modules" to download additional modules if required (e.g., iOS Build Support).
8. Start Unity:
   • Click on the Unity version in Unity Hub to launch the Unity Editor.
   • Create a new project or open an existing one to start working.

That's it! You should now have Unity installed and ready to use on your system. Remember to check the official Unity documentation for any updates or platform-specific details.