Install the platform package for Embedded Linux

Install the platform package for Embedded Linux on Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Note: The Unity Editor for Embedded Linux is available under separate terms. For licensing and download information, contact your Account Manager or the Unity Sales team.

Requirements and compatibility

Your system must meet the System requirements for the Unity Editor.

Installation

To install the platform package for Embedded Linux on your system, follow these steps:

1. On the Unity Embedded Linux releases page, go to EmbeddedLinux builds. Note: If you’re unable to access the Embedded Linux releases page, contact your Account Manager or the Unity Sales team.

2. Select the folder for the specific Unity version you want to work with.

3. Download the Editor installer and accompanying Embedded Linux package installer for your operating system. The file extensions for each operating system are as follows:

   Operating system	Installer file extension
   Windows	.exe
   Linux	.xz
   macOS	.pkg

4. Run the Editor installer and install it to a folder of your choice.

5. Run the Embedded Linux package installer. Follow the prompts to install the platform package for Embedded Linux to the same folder where you installed the Editor.

Note: The Editor version must match the setup installer version for the Editor to work correctly.

The Editor for Embedded Linux is now installed for your Windows or Linux systems. However, if you’re using macOS, follow the steps in Additional instructions for macOS installation. Next, set up your environment for Embedded Linux.

Additional instructions for macOS installation

On macOS, the Unity Editor and platform package for Embedded Linux require additional steps because the default path where Unity installs the package might not work.

To make sure the Editor and platform package work as expected, follow these steps:

1. Move the installed Editor application from /Applications/Unity/Hub/Editor/<version>/Unity to /Applications/Unity/Unity.
2. Open the downloaded setup installer package. A dialog with the following message opens: UnitySetup<platform><version>.pkg can’t be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software.
3. On your computer, go to System Settings > Privacy & Security > Security. A dialog with the following message opens: UnitySetup<platform><version>.pkg was blocked from use because it is not from an identified developer.
4. Click Open Anyway.
5. Enter your password and click Open.
6. Install the package and re-enter your password.
7. Go to the Unity Hub window and find the chosen version under Installs.
8. Click the gear icon for the chosen version and select Uninstall.
9. Click Locate in the Unity Hub to select the installed Editor application from the /Applications/Unity/Unity path.

The Unity Editor and platform package for Embedded Linux now works correctly on macOS. Next, set up your environment for Embedded Linux.

Additional resources

• Build for Embedded Linux from the command line