Blender: Installation

Requirements

• Blender 4.2+ (extensions workflow)
• Preferences → System → Allow Online Access when using online sources

Install

1. Download the Blender package from Download
2. Blender → Edit → Preferences → Get Extensions (or Add-ons, depending on version)
3. Install from Disk and select the ZIP
4. Enable Universal Asset Library
5. Open a 3D View → press N → open the UAL tab

First run

1. Set a library folder (where permanent assets live)
2. Confirm cache is separate from the library
3. Optional: enable online sources and Allow Online Access

Update

Use Preferences → UAL footer Check for Updates when configured, or reinstall from Download.

Related

• Library
• Troubleshooting