How to Open a Project in Unity: A Quick Start Guide for Beginners

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How to open project in Unity

Welcome! If you’re new to Unity, opening your first project can feel a bit overwhelming—but don’t worry! With Unity Hub, it’s super easy to start working on your own game, or explore a project made by others. Follow these simple steps to get started.

Step-by-Step Guide to Opening a Unity Project

Step 1: Open Unity Hub

Launch Unity Hub, the main app for managing your Unity projects. If you don’t have it yet, you can download it from the Unity website.

Step 2: Click the “Projects” Tab

You’ll see a list of all your recent projects here.

Step 3: To open an existing project:

Click the “Open” button
Browse to the folder where your Unity project is saved (for example, one you downloaded from GitHub or the Asset Store)
Select the folder—it should contain both Assets and ProjectSettings directories
Click “Select Folder”

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Step 4: Wait for Unity to Load

Unity will open the Editor for your selected or new project. This may take a minute the first time.

How to create a new project

Click the “New Project” button

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Choose a template (like 2D, 3D, or others)
Give your project a name and choose where to save it
Click “Create Project”

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Tips & Troubleshooting

Version mismatch: If Unity warns about a version mismatch, try to install the required version using Unity Hub so your project works as expected.
How to install Unity versions: In Unity Hub, go to the Installs tab. Click Add, select the version you need, and follow the prompts.
Always select the correct folder: When opening a project, make sure you select the folder that contains both the Assets and ProjectSettings directories—don’t go inside those folders.

Conclusion

Now you’re ready to explore your Unity project—try clicking around and see what you find! Remember to save often and consider using version control (like Git) if you make changes.

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