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[Hub] Unlock Download Management: Pause & Resume Editor Installs

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Unity 2021.x - Unity 6.3.x

Published Tue, Mar 17

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Reviewed by _architect

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Issue

 Prior versions of the Unity Hub lacked the capability to pause or resume active downloads. Users encountered significant friction when downloading large Editor versions or modules, as any network instability or client restart required the transfer to begin from zero percent, wasting time and data.

Quick-Fix

The Unity Hub version 3.16.0 and later provides a native download manager with support for Unity Hub download persistence.

Expand Analysis

The Unity Hub now includes integrated logic to handle persistent data transfers, allowing for manual interruption and automatic recovery from network failures.

  1. Launch Unity Hub and verify the version is 3.16.0 or higher.
  2. Initiate a download for an Editor version or additional module via the Installs tab.
  3. Access the Downloads queue located in the bottom-left corner or top-right notification area.
  4. Select the pause button to suspend the current operation.
  5. Select the resume button to continue from the last cached byte.

Additional Tips:

  • If the Unity Hub is closed during a download, it will default to a paused state upon the next launch.
  • Verify your Unity Hub preferences to ensure the download location has sufficient temporary storage for cached files.
  • Use this feature to prioritize specific modules when bandwidth is constrained.

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