# Install via UPM

## Introduction

UPM installation is the recommended approach because it’s easy to maintain, update, and keep consistent across a team.

## Prerequisites

* A Unity project opened in the Unity Editor

## Step-by-step

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### Open Package Manager

In Unity, go to **Window → Package Manager**.
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### Add the package from Git URL

* Click the **+** button (top-left).
* Select **Install package by name**
* Copy the package name below and paste it into the Package Name field. Then click **Install**.
  * `com.convai.convai-sdk-for-unity` 

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### Verify the installation

* Wait for Unity to finish importing and compiling.
* Open **Console** (if needed): **Ctrl + Shift + C** (Windows) / **Cmd + Shift + C** (macOS)
* **Expected result:** No errors in Console, and a **Convai** menu appears in the top toolbar.
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## Troubleshooting

* **Console errors after install**
  * Confirm you are using a supported Unity version.

## Conclusion

You’ve installed the Convai Unity SDK via UPM and confirmed the editor compiled successfully. Next, go to **Setup → Configure API Key**.

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**Need help?** For questions, please visit the [**Convai Developer Forum**](https://forum.convai.com/).
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