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  Instructions for how to purchase and then install FishNet Pro in your Unity
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# Upgrading to FishNet Pro

## Purchasing FishNet Pro

Fish-Networking Pro can be gotten by purchasing it from the Unity Asset Store or from sponsoring the project on GitHub or Patreon.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th><select><option value="BQHY5sKhAVWC" label="Package Manager" color="blue"></option><option value="EADlyuNGbN5Y" label="Best Deal" color="blue"></option><option value="dt25hDGUI3cb" label="Alternative" color="blue"></option></select></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Unity Asset Store</strong></td><td><mark style="color:$info;">Purchase directly on the Unity Asset store to get lifetime access to future updates and be able to import it through Unity's Package Manager.</mark></td><td><span data-option="BQHY5sKhAVWC">Package Manager</span></td><td><a href="../../.gitbook/assets/unity-asset-store-card.png">unity-asset-store-card.png</a></td><td><a href="upgrading-to-fishnet-pro.md#the-unity-asset-store">#the-unity-asset-store</a></td></tr><tr><td>GitHub Sponsors</td><td><mark style="color:$info;">Sponsor FishNet on GitHub to get access to FishNet Pro on a monthly or lifetime basis. This option also gives the most back to the developers.</mark></td><td><span data-option="EADlyuNGbN5Y">Best Deal</span></td><td><a href="../../.gitbook/assets/github-dark-card.png">github-dark-card.png</a></td><td><a href="upgrading-to-fishnet-pro.md#github-sponsors">#github-sponsors</a></td></tr><tr><td>Patreon</td><td><mark style="color:$info;">Get access to FishNet Pro on a monthly or lifetime basis by sponsoring the developer on Patreon.</mark></td><td><span data-option="dt25hDGUI3cb">Alternative</span></td><td><a href="../../.gitbook/assets/patreon-card.png">patreon-card.png</a></td><td><a href="upgrading-to-fishnet-pro.md#patreon">#patreon</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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### Unity Asset Store

Purchasing and installing via the Unity Asset Store should be very familiar to a regular Unity user. With this method you will have lifetime access to FishNet and be able to download the latest version available on the Asset Store through the Unity Package Manager.

1. Open your Unity project.
2. Go to **Window > Asset Store** or visit the [Unity Asset Store online](https://assetstore.unity.com/).
3. Search for **FishNet Pro** or navigate to this link: [https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/network/fishnet-pro-networking-evolved-287711](https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/network/fishnet-pro-networking-evolved-287711)
4. Click **Buy Now**, proceed with the payment, and then click **Open in Unity**.
5. In Unity, go to **Package Manager** (`Window > Package Manager`).
6. Select **My Assets**, find **FishNet Pro**, and click **Download** and then **Import**.

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You can also gain access to Priority Support with your asset store purchase! Your priority support months begin only after you claim your perks on our Discord; see [After Purchasing](https://fish-networking.gitbook.io/docs/overview/readme/pro-projects-and-support#after-purchasing) please.

The amount of months received are directly related to what goes back into the project after Unity's fees. If you purchase Fish-Networking Pro at $50 you will receive 4 months of Priority Support, and 2 months at $25.
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### GitHub Sponsors

Through GitHub Sponsors you can get lifetime or monthly access to FishNet at various prices. When obtaining Fish-Networking Pro through GitHub you will have access to both Pro and the paid Projects.

1. Head over to the [FirstGearGames GitHub Sponsors](https://github.com/sponsors/FirstGearGames) page.
2. Select one of the monthly or one-time options and then proceed to the payment.
3. You can now go to the [Fish-Networking website](https://www.fish-networking.com/#downloads).
4. Login with the **GitHub Login** option and then download the FishNet `.unitypackage` file.
5. In Unity, go to **Assets > Import Package > Custom Package…**
6. Select the downloaded `.unitypackage` file.
7. Click **Import** to bring all the FishNet files into your project.

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You **must** make a one-time payment of at least $10 for your initial downloads. Afterwards you're welcome to switch to $2/month for updates. You may leave the updates tier and join us again at any time.
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When on any $10 tier or higher you will gain access to Priority Support, this includes your initial purchase; see [support tier options](https://fish-networking.gitbook.io/docs/overview/readme/pro-projects-and-support#support-tier-options) for more information on this.

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Find out more perks of using this method [here](../../overview/readme/pro-projects-and-support.md#github-and-patreon-perks).
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### Patreon

When obtaining Fish-Networking Pro through Patreon you will have access to both Pro and the paid Projects. You **must** make a one-time payment of $10 for your initial downloads. Afterwards you're welcome to switch to $2/month for updates. You may leave the updates tier and join us again at any time.

1. Head over to the [FirstGearGames Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/firstgeargames) page.
2. Select a membership tier and then proceed to the payment.
3. You can now go to the [Fish-Networking website](https://www.fish-networking.com/#downloads).
4. Login with the **Patreon Login** option and then download the FishNet `.unitypackage` file.
5. In Unity, go to **Assets > Import Package > Custom Package…**
6. Select the downloaded `.unitypackage` file.
7. Click **Import** to bring all the FishNet files into your project.

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You **must** make a one-time payment of at least $10 for your initial downloads. Afterwards you're welcome to switch to $2/month for updates. You may leave the updates tier and join us again at any time.
{% endhint %}

When on any $10 tier or higher you will gain access to Priority Support, this includes your initial purchase; see [support tier options](https://fish-networking.gitbook.io/docs/overview/readme/pro-projects-and-support#support-tier-options) for more information on this.

{% hint style="success" %}
Find out more perks of using this method [here](../../overview/readme/pro-projects-and-support.md#github-and-patreon-perks).
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