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# Setup Guide

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**NanoSave** requires Game Creator 2 and can't work without it.
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## Setup

1. [Setup and install Game Creator 2](https://docs.gamecreator.io/gamecreator/getting-started/installation/)
2. Download and install **NanoSave** | Game Creator 2 from the package manager

Open the **Game Creator Install Window** by going to Game Creator > Install.. 

Select the Examples under **NanoSave** and click **Install**

The example scene can be found in the **Plugins > GameCreator > Installs > NanoSave.Examples\@1.0.0 > Scenes folder**

## Enabling NanoSave or NanoSave Lite

To enable NanoSave or NanoSave Lite (If you are unsure what to choose, see the [comparison page](/info/game-creator-2-assets/nanosave/comparison.md)
 to find the solution that best fits your game)

1. Navigate to the Unity toolbar **Game Creator > Settings**
2. Select **General**
3. Under storage, choose **NanoSave** or **NanoSave Lite**

## Updating NanoSave

When a new version is released, we recommend uninstalling the old version first.\
You can do this by navigating to the Unity toolbar:\
**Game Creator > Uninstall > NanoSave**