# Prerequisites

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Before proceeding, ensure your system meets the following requirements:\
:rocket: **MOTAR Account** with MOTAR Studio permissions\
:desktop: **System Requirements**: Verify your computer meets Unity’s system requirements: Unity - System \
💾 **Storage**: At least **3GB free storage space** for installation

Optional Requirements\
🔲**VR Headset**: Meta Quest 2, Quest 3, or Quest Pro<br>

If using a **Meta Quest** for local testing, ensure it is in **Developer Mode** ( [#meta-quest-device-developer](https://docs.motar.com/commercial-use-installation-and-setup-tutorial/get-motar-3d#meta-quest-device-developer "mention") ). Also, have a **USB-C cable** for easy app loading.

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If you have Unity 2022.3 installed, simply create a new Universal 3D project and skip to [install-sample-project](https://docs.motar.com/welcome/commercial-use-installation-and-setup-tutorial/learn-to-fly-ufo-xr-app-build-tutorial/install-sample-project "mention")
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### 1. Install and Configure Unity Hub

#### 1.1 Install Unity Hub

1. **Download Unity Hub** from the official [Unity website](https://unity.com/download).
   1. **Unity Editor**: Version **2022.3+ LTS** (This tutorial was built with **2022.3.38**)
2. **Launch the installer** and follow the on-screen instructions.
3. If prompted, **read and agree** to the license agreement.
4. **Skip** Unity Editor installation if prompted (this will be covered later).
5. **Skip** license activation if prompted (this will be covered later).

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#### 1.2 Create a Unity ID

If you **already have a Unity ID**, skip to 1.3 Activate a License.

1. **Open Unity Hub** and **log in** or **create an account**.
2. If not prompted to log in, **click the Account icon** (top-right corner) and select **Create Account**.
3. Follow the website prompts to **complete account creation**.
4. Once your account is created, **log in to Unity Hub**.

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#### 1.3 Activate a License

If you **already have an active license**, skip to 1.4 Install Unity Editor.

1. **Click the Account icon** in Unity Hub and select **Manage Licenses**.
2. Click **Add License**.
3. Choose either:
   * **Free Personal License (**&#x72;ecommende&#x64;**)**
   * **Activate with a serial number**
4. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete license activation.

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#### 1.4 Install Unity Editor

1. Open Unity Hub and select the **Installs** tab.
2. Click **Install Editor**.
3. Locate the latest **Unity 2022.3 LTS** (with **Android Build Support**).
4. If the version **does not appear**, go to the **Archive tab** and download **Unity 2022.3.38** from the Unity Download Archive.
5. Click **Install** and ensure the following **modules are selected**:
   * ✅ Android Build Support
   * ✅ Microsoft Visual Studio Community 2019 (**Optional** for coding in Unity)
6. Click **Continue** and follow installation prompts.
7. If prompted, **agree** to Android SDK and NDK License terms.
8. Click **Install** (Installation may take several minutes).

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### 2. Create a Unity Project

#### 2.1 Start a New Project

1. Open Unity Hub and select the **Projects** tab.
2. Click **New Project**.
3. Select the **Universal 3D Core** template under the **Core** tab. (this may require downloding the template)
4. Enter a **Project Name** and choose a **File Path** to store it.
5. Click **Create** to launch Unity.