# Installation

Based on the used Unity version, please fellow the following steps to install `com.unity.sharp-zip-lib` package.


## Unity 6

1. Open [Package Manager Window](https://docs.unity3d.com/Manual/upm-ui.html)
1. Select **Unity Registry** on the left side bar
1. Search for `SharpZipLib` and click **Install**

![](images/PackageManager_Unity6.png)

## Earlier Unity Versions (Unity 2018.x and up)

1. Make sure git is installed in the system.
1. Open [Package Manager Window](https://docs.unity3d.com/Manual/upm-ui.html)
1. Click the **+** button, and choose **Add package by name**
   > In Unity 2020.x or earlier, choose **Add package from git URL**

   ![](images/PackageManager.png)

1. Type in `com.unity.sharp-zip-lib` and click the **Add** button.
   We can also specify a particular version by appending `@<version>`, for example: `com.unity.sharp-zip-lib@1.3.5-preview`