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Guide: Subscribing to Unity Plus/Pro with MPChat Virtual Card

Guide: Subscribing to Unity Plus/Pro with MPChat Virtual Card

Updated over a month ago

Pre-subscription Requirements

  • Network Environment

    • Use a US Residential IP (Critical Success Factor)

    • Ensure the IP is clean and geolocated in the US

  • MPChat Funds Preparation

    • Prepare $200-2000 equivalent in USDT (Plus $399/yr, Pro $1800/yr)

    • Recommended to keep extra funds for verification fees

  • Identity Verification

    • Prepare personal or business information

    • Determine subscription use case (Individual/Business)


Detailed Steps

Phase 1: MPChat Virtual Card Preparation

  • USDT Deposit

    • Path: MPChat App → Wallet → Deposit - Copy USDT deposit address - Transfer sufficient USDT ($2000+ recommended) - Wait for network confirmation

  • Apply for a US MPCard

    • Path: MPChat App → MPCard → Apply for New Card - Issuing Country: Must select "United States" - Card Type: Virtual Card (Instant generation) - Securely record Card Number, Expiry, and CVV

  • Funds Transfer

    • Path: MPChat App → Wallet → Transfer - From: MP Wallet (USDT) - To: MPCard (USD) - Amount: Based on selected version ($400-2000)

Phase 2: Unity Account Registration & Verification

  • Visit Unity Official Site

    • Access unity.com using a US IP

    • Click "Get started" or "Sign up"

  • Create Unity ID

    • Register with a business email (recommended)

    • Complete email verification

    • Set account password and security questions

  • Identity Verification

    • Fill in personal or business details

    • Select account type (Individual/Organization)

    • Complete basic profile information

Phase 3: Select Subscription Plan

  • Visit Subscription Page

    • Visit store.unity.com after logging in

    • Click "Plans and pricing" or "Subscribe"

  • Version Comparison

    • Version | Price | Use Case | Core Features

    • Personal | Free | Individuals/Small teams <$100k revenue | Basic features

    • Plus | $399/yr | Teams <$200k revenue | Custom splash, Analytics

    • Pro | $1,800/yr | Businesses with no revenue limit | Full features + priority support

  • Start Subscription Process

    • Select "Plus" or "Pro" version

    • Click "Subscribe Now"

    • Choose billing cycle (Annual/Monthly)

Entering Payment Information

  • Payment Interface Navigation

    • Select "Credit Card" as payment method

    • Click "Add Payment Method"

  • MPCard Information Entry

    • Source: MPChat App → MPCard → Card Details - Card number: 16-digit virtual card number - Expiration date: Expiry (MM/YY) - CVV: 3-digit security code - Name on card: Company Pinyin recommended

  • Billing Address Entry (Critical Step)

    • Country: United States

    • Use a professional US business address generator

    • Example Format:

    • Company Name: [Your Company English Name] Address Line 1: 1234 Game Dev Avenue City: San Francisco State: CA ZIP Code: 94102 Phone: Generate a US business phone number

Verification & Activation

  • Instant Verification

    • Unity will perform a small authorization hold (refunded immediately)

    • Verification of card validity and address matching

  • License Activation

    • License activates immediately after successful payment

    • View license status in Unity Hub

    • Receive activation confirmation email

  • Function Verification

    • Log in to Unity Hub to verify license

    • Test Pro-exclusive features

    • Check Cloud Build service access


Unity Plan Comparison

  • Feature | Personal | Plus | Pro

  • Revenue Limit | <$100k/yr | <$200k/yr | No Limit

  • Splash Screen | Unity Logo | Customizable | Fully Customizable

  • Analytics | Basic | Standard | Pro

  • Cloud Build | ❌ | ✅ | ✅

  • Priority Support | ❌ | ❌ | ✅

  • Team Collab | Limited | Standard | Full


Troubleshooting Guide

  • Common Causes of Payment Failure

    • Business Verification Failure (Solution: Provide authentic info; ensure consistency)

    • Strict Address Validation (Solution: Use real, existing US business addresses)

    • Revenue Verification (Solution: Fill in annual revenue info truthfully)

  • Handling Subscription Status Issues

    • Charged but not active (Wait 10-15 mins for sync; check email for confirmation; contact Unity support)

    • License Verification Failed (Ensure logged into subscribed account; clear Unity Hub cache and re-log; check license file status)


Subscription Management Guide

  • Account Management

    • License Management: ID.unity.com → License Management

    • Team Management: Add members for collaboration

    • Usage Stats: View service consumption

  • Renewal & Upgrades

    • Auto-renewal: Enabled by default, automatic annual billing

    • Tier Upgrades: Upgrade from lower to higher tiers easily

    • Cancel Subscription: Disable auto-renewal in management page

Cost Optimization Suggestions

  • Annual Subscription: Annual billing is more economical than monthly

  • Educational Discount: Eligible users can apply for Education discounts

  • Enterprise Volume: Large companies can negotiate custom plans

Security Reminders

  • MPCard Protection: Set reasonable spending limits

  • Account Security: Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

  • License Security: Do not share license files


Detailed Unity Pro Features

  • Enhanced Development Tools

  • Performance Analysis

    • Advanced Profiler

    • Memory Profiler

    • CPU/GPU monitoring

  • Team Collaboration

    • Cloud Build

    • Version Control integration

    • Team project management

  • Publishing & Deployment

  • Multi-platform Support

    • Build support for all platforms

    • Custom build pipelines

    • Automated build processes

  • Cloud Services

    • Unity DevOps services

    • Cloud storage and distribution

    • Real-time operational data


Usage Tips

  • Development Optimization

  • Project Settings: Optimize rendering pipelines; configure Input System; set templates

  • Performance Optimization: Use Profiler; memory management best practices; rendering tricks

  • Team Collaboration

  • Version Control: Set up Git or Plastic SCM; configure ignore files; establish commit standards

  • Workflows: Use Prefabs and Asset Management; establish code standards; configure CI/CD


System Requirements Verification

  • Windows System

    • OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)

    • CPU: SSE2 instruction set support

    • RAM: 8GB RAM (16GB recommended)

    • GPU: DX10, DX11, DX12 compatible

    • Storage: SSD recommended

  • macOS System

    • OS: macOS 10.13+

    • CPU: Intel or Apple Silicon

    • RAM: 8GB RAM (16GB recommended)

    • GPU: Metal compatible

    • Storage: SSD recommended


Educational Discounts

  • Education Version Application

    • Students and institutions can apply for free education licenses

    • Requires educational documentation

    • Includes Pro features (with usage restrictions)

  • Educational Features

    • Most Pro features included

    • Restricted to educational use only

    • Requires annual re-verification


Technical Support Resources

  • Official Learning Resources

  • Learning Platforms: Unity Learn; official docs and tutorials; project samples

  • Certification: Unity Certified Programmer; Unity Certified Artist; training courses

  • Community Support

  • Forums & Communities: Official forums; Discord; local user groups

  • Third-party Resources: Tutorial sites and videos; Asset Store; open source projects


FAQ

  • Purchase Questions

    • Q: Can I pay monthly?

    • A: Yes, but annual is cheaper; monthly rates are higher

    • Q: Does it include updates?

    • A: Yes, includes all updates and new features

    • Q: Can I cancel?

    • A: Cancel anytime; no refunds for already paid cycles

  • Technical Questions

    • Q: Which platforms are supported?

    • A: Develop on Windows, macOS, Linux

    • Q: Hardware requirements?

    • A: Dedicated GPU and SSD are highly recommended

    • Q: How to set up team collab?

    • A: Use Unity Teams for collaborative management


Buying Advice

  • Version Guidance

    • Individuals: Personal if revenue <$100k

    • Small Teams: Plus if revenue <$200k

    • Businesses: Pro for no limits

  • Timing

    • Before new projects: Ensure coverage for the full cycle

    • When needing advanced features: Cloud Build, Analytics, etc.

    • When expanding: Upgrade for collaboration features

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