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Install and upgrade

Install the Multiplayer Services package, and standalone multiplayer SDKs to the unified Multiplayer Services SDK.
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To start using the Multiplayer Services package, you need to do the following:

Prerequisites

Before you continue, make sure you meet the following requirements:
  • You complete the steps outlined in Get started with UGS.
  • You are using a Unity 6 project created with the 
    Universal 3D
    template to ensure maximum compatibility.

Install the Multiplayer Services package

To begin a multiplayer project in Unity using the Multiplayer Services SDK, install the Multiplayer Services package:
  1. In the Unity Editor's Package Manager, select Unity Registry.
  2. Search for 
    Multiplayer Services
    (or 
    com.unity.services.multiplayer
    ).
  3. Select Install.
You can now start using the Multiplayer Services SDK.

Migrate from UGS SDK

The Multiplayer Services SDK unites the functionality of the standalone SDKs from the following services: If you're already using any of the SDKs from these individual services in your project but want to move to the unified Multiplayer Services SDK, you must first migrate from the individual services' packages to the Multiplayer Services package. For migration instructions, refer to Migrate to the Multiplayer Services SDK.