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Loading Screens

2026-06-20T12:38:40Z

Usr ef614fba-dc73-40d6-8877-237d6efb82dd:

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[[File:VRChat Support.png|thumb|A loading screen showing VRRat with a link to a support page.]]
'''Loading Screens''' are a series of intermittent scenes that are shown when loading into the client or [[Special:MyLanguage/Worlds|worlds]]. It displays helpful banners about VRChat, as well as display a download progress bar.

== Overview ==
By default, the loading screen scene consists of a teal void with bubble-like particles floating around, but can be changed with Cosmetics.

In the center of the view point is a graphic showing various banners. Underneath, displays information about the world the user is travelling to. It includes the percentage of the world downloading progress, thumbnail and author. Below that, shows a "Return to Home" button to return to the user's [[Special:MyLanguage/Worlds#Home world|home world]]. If the user is loading their home world, and they click the "Go to default home" button, it will load into the [[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat Home|VRChat Home]] instead.

The download process is skipped if the world is in the content cache via preload or previously downloading the world.

<gallery>
File:None.png|Entering VRChat Home with “Show Go Button On Load” disabled. No buttons displayed.
File:GO!.png|Entering any world with “Show Go Button On Load” enabled. “Go!”
File:Return to Home.png|Entering a non-VRChat Home that is not a custom Home. “Return to Home”
File:Go to default Home.png|Entering a non-VRChat Home that is a custom Home. “Go to default Home”
</gallery>

After downloading, the loading screen will display the thumbnail of the world with a load indicator below it. The load indicator states progress in this order:

* "'''Initializing World...'''", "'''Connecting...'''", "'''Joining...'''", and "'''Almost Done!'''"{verify} if the loading takes too long.

While in VR, you are able to see a mirrored version of the loading screen by looking behind.

== Loading Screens ==
===Client===
====Banners====
There are 17 "permanent" banners that can be displayed when entering into a world. Banners are dynamic and can be added or changed without notice:
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Banner
!Name
!Type
!Notes
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_Gaining_Trust.png|center|frameless|400px]]
|Gaining Trust
|Informational
|
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_Cosmic_Survival_Kit_26.png|center|frameless|400px]]
|Cosmic Survival Kit 26
|Promotional
|End date of June 3rd 2026.
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_Avatar_Accessories_2026.png|center|frameless|400px]]
|Avatar Accessories 2026
|Promotional
|
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_iOS_Available_Now.jpg|center|frameless|400px]]
|iOS Available Now
|Promotional
|
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_2FA.png|center|frameless|400px]]
|2FA
|Informational
|Only shown to users that don't have [[Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)|2FA]] enabled
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_Ask_-_Check_Out_Our_Forums.png|center|frameless|400px]]
|Ask - Check Out Our Forums
|Informational
|
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_Community_Guidelines_-_Hate_Speech.png|center|frameless|400px]]
|Community Guidelines - Hate Speech
|Informational
|
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_Community Guidelines_-_Provocative_Content.png|center|frameless|400px]]
|Community Guidelines - Provocative Content
|Informational
|
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_Change_Avatars.png|center|frameless|400px]]
|Change Avatars
|Informational
|
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_Join_the_VRChat_Discord.png|center|frameless|400px]]
|Join the VRChat Discord
|Informational
|
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_VRC+_More_Avatar_Slots.png|center|frameless|400px]]
|VRC+ More Avatar Slots
|Promotional
|Only shown to users that aren't subscribed to [[VRC+]]
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_VRChat_Support.png|center|frameless|400px]]
|VRChat Support
|Informational
|
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_Hide_and_Unhide_Avatars.png|center|frameless|400px]]
|Hide and Unhide Avatars
|Informational
|
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_Safety_System_-_Shield_Levels.png|center|frameless|400px]]
|Safety System - Shield Levels
|Informational
|
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_Stay_Safe_-_Mute_and_Block_Users.png|center|frameless|400px]]
|Stay Safe - Mute and Block Users
|Informational
|
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_VRC+_Age_Verification.png|center|frameless|400px]]
|VRC+ Age Verification
|Promotional
|Only shown to users that aren't subscribed to VRC+
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_VRC+_Nameplate_Icon.png|center|frameless|400px]]
|VRC+ Nameplate Icon
|Promotional
|Only shown to users that aren't subscribed to VRC+
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_VRC+_World_Slots.png|center|frameless|400px]]
|VRC+ World Slots
|Promotional
|Only shown to users that aren't subscribed to VRC+
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_VRC+_Prints.png|center|frameless|400px]]
|VRC+ Prints
|Promotional
|Only shown to users that aren't subscribed to VRC+
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreenBanner_VRC+_Stickers.png|center|frameless|400px]]
|VRC+ Stickers
|Promotional
|Only shown to users that aren't subscribed to VRC+
|}
<div class="mw-collapsible">
Loading Screen with banners can be seen below:
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
<gallery>
File:IOS Available Now!.png|'''IOS Available Now!'''
File:VRC+ Nameplate Icon.png|'''VRC+ Nameplate Icon'''
File:VRC+ Age Verification.png|'''VRC+ Age Verification'''
File:VRC+ Prints.png|'''VRC+ Prints'''
File:VRC+ Stickers.png|'''VRC+ Stickers'''
File:VRC+ More World Slots.png|'''VRC+ More World Slots'''
File:VRC+ More Avatar Slots.png|'''VRC+ More Avatar Slots'''
File:VRChat Support.png|'''VRChat Support'''
File:Protect your Account.png|'''Protect your Account'''
File:Change Avatars.png|'''Change Avatars'''
File:Safety System.png|Safety Syetem
File:Gaining Trust.png|'''Gaining Trust'''
File:Hide and Unhide Avatars.png|'''Hide and Unhide Avatars'''
File:Stay Safe.png|'''Stay Safe'''
File:Community Guidelines Disturb.png|'''Community Guidelines Disturb'''
File:Community Guidelines Private.png|'''Community Guidelines Private'''
File:Check out our forums!.png|'''Check out our forums!'''
File:Join the VRChat Discord!.png|'''Join the VRChat Discord!'''
</gallery>
</div>
</div>

==== Community Labs ====
[[Special:MyLanguage/Community Labs|Community Labs]] worlds display a notice and warning when joining.

<gallery mode="packed">
File:CommunityLabsLoadingScreen.png|Community Labs
</gallery>

==== Custom ====
Select worlds can display a custom loading screen, needing permission from VRChat. This is usually associated with linking data with a third-party website. This type of loading screen requires the user to press an "Accept & Continue" button to join the world.

<gallery mode="packed">
File:LoadingScreenCustom_CatsUdon TRPG.png|Custom
</gallery>

=== Android ===
There are 3 loading screens that can be displayed when joining a world from the Android companion app.
<gallery mode="packed">
File:AndroidLoadingScreen_Avatars.png|Avatars
File:AndroidLoadingScreen_ShieldLevel.png|Shield Level
File:AndroidLoadingScreen_Friends.png|Friends
</gallery>

== Cosmetics ==
Loading Screen cosmetics changes the look of the loading screen. Cosmetics can change background, music, and UI colors.

Under some circumstances the client may fall back to the default loading screen during login. When switching accounts, the login screen shows the custom Loading Screen of the previously logged-in user.<ref name="vrchat-202622">[https://docs.vrchat.com/docs/vrchat-202622 "VRChat 2026.2.2"] on ''[[docs.vrchat.com]]''. Dated May 28, 2026. Retrieved June 18, 2026.</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
!Image
!Name
!Released
!Available until
!Requirement
!Description
!Music
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreen_Default.png|center|frameless|70x70px]]
|Default
|March 17, 2026
| -
| -
|''"The default loading screen."''
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B1Xf58ws-4 Passing Through], by Erick McNerney<ref name=":0" />.
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreen_Loading_Cubes.png|frameless|70x70px]]
|Loading Cubes
|March 17, 2026
|March 31, 2026<ref group="note">Loading Screen has been removed from user's inventories.</ref>
|Have a currently active [[VRC+]] subscription while on the Open Beta branch during the 2026.1.3 Open Beta cycle.
|''"A new loading screen, featuring the Reference Cube. Lasts until the end of Open Beta."''
|"Many Cubes", by Sairenix.
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreen_Classic_Warp_Tunnel.png|frameless|70x70px]]
|Classic Warp Tunnel
|March 31, 2026
| -
|Have a currently active [[VRC+]] subscription.
|''"The Classic Loading Screen. Exclusive to those with an active VRC+ subscription."''
|[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrzaXcOGYbM Partially Offline], by Andrea Baroni<ref>[https://andreabaroni.com/ Andrea Baroni's website] at ''andreabaroni.com''; retrieved May 26, 2025</ref>.
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreen_Orbital Drift.png|frameless|70x70px]]
|Orbital Drift
|May 8, 2026
|July 3, 2026
|Buy from the [[Shop]]
|''"You've seen that planet in your dreams..."''
|N/A
|-
|[[File:LoadingScreen Tropical Breeze.png|frameless|70x70px]]
|Tropical Breeze
|June 5, 2026
|August 7, 2026
|Buy from the [[Shop]]
|"''Your own little paradise."''
|N/A
|}
<references group="note" />

== Settings ==

==== "Go!" button ====
Within the [[Main Menu]] [[Settings|settings]] menu, under the '''User Interface''' tab, there is an option called "Show Go Button On Load". Enabling this setting requires the user to click the Go button before loading into the world. Disabling the setting will remove the Go button, causing you to automatically join when the download is completed.

== Trivia ==

* The music from the loading screen is called "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B1Xf58ws-4 Passing Through]", by Erick McNerney<ref name=":0">[https://erickmcnerney.bandcamp.com/ Erick McNerney's Bandcamp website] at ''erickmcnerney.bandcamp.com''; retrieved May 26, 2025</ref>.
** Erick McNerney has several official remixes of Passing Through on [https://www.youtube.com/@ErickMcNerney/videos his YouTube channel].
* The "Classic Warp Tunnel" was originally used until September 4, 2018, before being replaced by the Default modern loading screen.
** This particular loading screen is re-created in the [https://vrchat.com/home/world/wrld_bfb3e4ad-0952-48f6-82c8-23b66c340f4a/ VRChat Home - 10 Years] world.
** Partially Offline can also be heard in the [[VRChat Home]] music player.
* It might be speculated that the loading screen is a world called [https://vrchat.com/home/world/inbetween/info The In-Between].
* The "Tropical Breeze" loading screen bears a resemblance to a modernized version of VRChat's [https://vrchat.com/home/world/wrld_5b89c79e-c340-4510-be1b-476e9fcdedcc Public Ban World].

== See also ==
* [[Portals]]
* [[Worlds]]

== References ==
<references />

== Navigation ==
{{Navbox/Inventory}}

[[Category:User_Interface{{#translation:}}]]

Video players

2026-05-10T17:37:08Z

Usr ef614fba-dc73-40d6-8877-237d6efb82dd: updated video codecs and containers matrix for quest 2

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'''Video players''' are [[Prefabs|prefabs]] in VRChat [[Worlds|worlds]], using [[Udon]], that allow users to share, or stream video content simultaneously. VRChat officially uses two types of video players in their [[VRChat SDK|SDK]], ''VRCAVProVideoPlayer'', and ''VRCUnityVideoPlayer''<ref>[https://creators.vrchat.com/worlds/udon/video-players/ Video Players | VRChat Creation] on ''creators.vrchat.com; retrieved December 7, 2024</ref>. However, there are different [[Community:Video players|community-created]] video player prefabs, with different user interfaces, and preferences. All video players utilize world audio, and most video players have a volume slider on the user interface.

==Video compatibility==
Using VRChat's default [[Settings|settings]], video players can play videos from their list of [[Trusted URLs|trusted sources]], such as YouTube and Twitch. However, by toggling "Allow Untrusted URLs" in your settings, videos from most sources should be able to play and be watched, and as long as it's a supported video format, or stream codec, by the player.

Playing videos not from the video player allowlist<ref>[https://creators.vrchat.com/worlds/udon/video-players/www-whitelist/ Video Player Allowlist] on ''creators.vrchat.com''; retrieved December 7, 2024.</ref> in public [[Instances|instances]] may be limited, unless the world creator has that domain or host whitelisted.

=== Video codecs and containers ===
If hosting video yourself, VRChat may or may not be able to play various filetypes, depending on the user's platform. This also varies depending on whether the player is using AVPro or Unity video player.

(This table is a work in progress, please fill in other platforms as you're able. Platform compatibility can be tested within this [https://vrchat.com/home/world/wrld_bcc3fb8b-6bbd-4ea8-991b-7f7da49c1a56/info community world].)

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
!
!
! style="border-right-color:white;" |
! colspan=2 style="border-right-color:white;" |Win 10
! colspan=2 style="border-right-color:white;" |Win 11
! colspan=2 style="border-right-color:white;" |Steam Deck
! colspan=2 style="border-right-color:white;" |Quest 2
! colspan=2 style="border-right-color:white;" |Quest 3
! colspan=2 style="border-right-color:white;" |Android<ref group="note">URL's must use the <code>https</code> protocol</ref>
! colspan=2 style="border-right-color:white;" |iOS
|-
!style="background-color:#777" |Video
!style="background-color:#777" |Audio
!style="background-color:#777; border-right-color:white;" |Container
!style="background-color:#444" |AVPro
!style="background-color:#444; border-right-color:white;" |Unity
!style="background-color:#444" |AVPro
!style="background-color:#444; border-right-color:white;" |Unity
!style="background-color:#444" |AVPro
!style="background-color:#444; border-right-color:white;" |Unity
!style="background-color:#444" |AVPro
!style="background-color:#444; border-right-color:white;" |Unity
!style="background-color:#444" |AVPro
!style="background-color:#444; border-right-color:white;" |Unity
!style="background-color:#444" |AVPro
!style="background-color:#444; border-right-color:white;" |Unity
!style="background-color:#444" |AVPro
!style="background-color:#444; border-right-color:white;" |Unity
|-
!H.264
!AAC
! style="border-right-color:white;" |MP4
| align="center" |?
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |?
| align="center" |✅
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |✅
| align="center" |✅
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| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |✅
| align="center" |✅
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |✅
|-
!H.265
!AAC
! style="border-right-color:white;" |MP4
| align="center" |?
<ref group="note" name="hevc_video_extentions">Requires [https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nmzlz57r3t7 HEVC Video Extensions] to be installed</ref>
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |?
<ref name="hevc_video_extentions" group="note" />
| align="center" |✅
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |✅
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| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |✅
| align="center" |❌
<ref group="note" name=":1">Load succeeded with audio, but video did not display</ref>
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |❌
<ref group="note" name=":2">Load succeeded, but video or audio did not display/play</ref>
|-
!VP8
!Vorbis
! style="border-right-color:white;" |WebM
| align="center" |?
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |?
| align="center" |✅
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |✅
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| align="center" |❌
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |✅
|-
!VP9
!Vorbis
! style="border-right-color:white;" |WebM
| align="center" |?
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |?
| align="center" |✅
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |❌
| align="center" |✅
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |❌
| align="center" |✅
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| align="center" |❌
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |❌
|-
!VP9
!Vorbis
! style="border-right-color:white;" |MKV
| align="center" |?
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |?
| align="center" |✅
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |❌
<ref name=":0" group="note">On some hardware, no audio plays</ref>
| align="center" |✅
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |✅
| align="center" |✅
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |✅
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| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |✅
| align="center" |❌
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |❌
|-
!AV1
!AAC
! style="border-right-color:white;" |MP4
| align="center" |?
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |?
| align="center" |✅
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |✅
| align="center" |✅
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |✅
| align="center" |❌
<ref name=":1" group="note" />
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |❌
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| align="center" |✅
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |✅
|-
!AV1
!AAC
! style="border-right-color:white;" |MKV
| align="center" |?
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |?
| align="center" |✅
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |✅
| align="center" |✅
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |✅
| align="center" |❌
<ref name=":1" group="note" />
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| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |❌
|-
!AV1
!Vorbis
! style="border-right-color:white;" |WebM
| align="center" |?
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |?
| align="center" |✅
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |❌
| align="center" |✅
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |❌
| align="center" |❌
<ref name=":1" group="note" />
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| align="center" |✅
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|-
!AV1
!Vorbis
! style="border-right-color:white;" |MKV
| align="center" |?
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |?
| align="center" |✅
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |❌
<ref name=":0" group="note" />
| align="center" |✅
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |✅
| align="center" |❌
<ref name=":1" group="note" />
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |❌
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|-
!AV1
!Vorbis
! style="border-right-color:white;" |MP4
| align="center" |?
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |?
| align="center" |❌
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |❌
<ref group="note" name="videoyessoundno">Load succeeded with video, but audio did not play</ref>
| align="center" |✅
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<ref name=":3" group="note" />
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<ref name="videoyessoundno" group="note" />
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<ref name=":2" group="note" />
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<ref name=":2" group="note" />
|-
!AV1
!Opus
! style="border-right-color:white;" |MKV
| align="center" |?
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |?
| align="center" |✅
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| align="center" |✅
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<ref name=":1" group="note" />
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|-
!AV1
!Opus
! style="border-right-color:white;" |MP4
| align="center" |?
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |?
| align="center" |❌
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |❌
<ref group="note" name="videoyessoundno"/>
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<ref name=":1" group="note" />
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| align="center" |❌
<ref name=":1" group="note" />
| align="center" style="border-right-color:white;" |❌
<ref name=":2" group="note" />
|-
! -
!AAC
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<references group="note" />

==SDK==
Video players can be added to VRChat worlds with the SDK's <code>VRCAVProVideoPlayer</code> or <code>VRCUnityVideoPlayer</code> prefabs. They can be found in: ''Packages\com.vrchat.worlds\Samples\UdonExampleScene\Prefabs\VideoPlayers''.

Alternatively, there are different community-created video player prefabs that can be used instead.

==Official resources==
* {{VRC link|https://creators.vrchat.com/worlds/udon/video-players |Video Players}} on ''creators.vrchat.com''
* {{VRC link|https://creators.vrchat.com/worlds/udon/video-players/www-whitelist/ |Video Player Allowlist}} on ''creators.vrchat.com''
* {{VRC link|https://creators.vrchat.com/worlds/examples/udon-example-scene/udon-video-sync-player/ |Udon Video Sync Player}} on ''creators.vrchat.com''

==See also==
* [[Trusted URLs]]
* [[Udon]]

==References==
<references />

[[Category:Video players]]
[[Category:Needs images]]

Guides:Connection issues

2025-10-01T20:09:01Z

Usr ef614fba-dc73-40d6-8877-237d6efb82dd: remove `Alternate DNS` provider

<languages/>
<translate>

{{Noticebox/Community}}There are several remedies, to fix [[Special:MyLanguage/Troubleshooting|issues]] regarding maintaining a stable connection to [[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat|VRChat]].
== Glossary ==
This guide contains computer terminology, and frequently mentions these abbreviations:


* '''DNS''' - Domain Name System: A protocol that locates and connects your device to a website's IP address.
* '''EDNS ECS''' - Extension Mechanisms for DNS Client Subnet: A mechanism for recursive DNS resolvers to send partial client IP address information to authoritative DNS name servers.
* '''IP''' - Internet Protocol address: An address, associated with your device's internet connection, establishing your device to a network, such as a website.
* '''ISP''' - Internet Service Provider: A company that allows your device to connect to the Internet. Examples of this are: Comcast, Virgin, and NTT Docomo.
* '''OS''' - Operating System.
* '''Upstream provider''' - A service that aids in the infrastructure of a platform, in this case, VRChat.
* '''VPN''' - Virtual Private Network: Software that can encrypt or secure your connection, through the method of 'tunneling' with different IP addresses.


== Check official VRChat outlets ==
VRChat provides outlets for users to check if VRChat has confirmed server instabilities, or outages.


On the web:


* https://status.vrchat.com/
* https://x.com/VRChat_Status


On Discord:


* https://discord.com/channels/189511567539306508/400375734423781379


=== Upstream providers ===
In addition, VRChat has multiple "upstream providers" that affect sign in, account authorization, and server stabilities.


==== Account Authorization ====
These upstream providers handle account data attached to your "[[Special:MyLanguage/Platforms|platform]] [[Special:MyLanguage/VRChat account|account]]", as well as game data hosted from their respective application stores.


* Meta
* Steam
* Google
* PICO
* Viveport


==== Instance hosting ====
VRChat hosts [[Special:MyLanguage/Instances|instancing]] across four different servers via Photon, one tied to its own region. Occasionally, maintenance may be required on a server, rendering instability on a region for a brief period of time.


* Photon Engine
** U.S. West
** U.S. East
** Europe
** Japan


==== Creator Economy and purchases ====
VRChat's [[Special:MyLanguage/Creator Economy|Creator Economy]] is dependent on Tilia services to render transactions, and verify purchase information between users and vendors.


* Tilia


==Unstable connection==
limited IPv6 support from ISP


===Option 1 - Using a VPN tunnel===
If you're having connection issues, it may be a good idea to utilize a VPN Tunnel, to stabilize your connection. Note that using VPNs that hide your IP or change your virtual geographical location may result in errors and being frequently logged out.


# [https://developers.cloudflare.com/cloudflare-one/connections/connect-devices/warp/ WARP by Cloudflare] is a VPN tunnel that aims to stabilize your connection and encrypt your traffic using Cloudflare's servers, which could help with connection issues in VRChat.
## [https://developers.cloudflare.com/1.1.1.1/setup/ 1.1.1.1 by Cloudflare] is an alternate DNS resolver bundled with WARP. It's designed for security and privacy by encrypting some of your device's traffic.


===Option 2 - Configuring DNS servers.===
*'''Windows10''': https://docs.quad9.net/Setup_Guides/Windows/Windows_10/
*'''Windows11''': https://docs.quad9.net/Setup_Guides/Windows/Windows_11_%28Encrypted%29/
*'''Mac''': https://docs.quad9.net/Setup_Guides/MacOS/Big_Sur_and_later_%28Encrypted%29/
*'''Linux''': https://docs.quad9.net/Setup_Guides/Linux_and_BSD/Ubuntu_22.04_%28Encrypted%29/


The guides for the DNS settings above will, by default, use IP addresses that connect to "Quad9" DNS servers.
Instead, use the provided Cloudflare IP addresses.


'''You must put both IPv4 and IPv6 settings to make it work without issue.'''
<syntaxhighlight lang="bbcode" line="1">
<IPv4>
1.1.1.1
1.0.0.1


<IPv6>
2001:4860:4860::8888
2001:4860:4860::8844
</syntaxhighlight>


'''1.1.1.1''' (Server 1) should be your preferred address, while '''1.0.0.1''' (Server 2) should be your alternate address.
However, you can use any of these other DNS options below. You may choose any DNS provider; options are not limited to only Cloudflare.
</translate>

{| class="wikitable"
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!<translate> Provider</translate>!!<translate> IPv4 Server</translate>!!<translate> IPv6 Server</translate>
!<translate> IPv4 Server (EDNS ECS)</translate>!!<translate> IPv6 Server(EDNS ECS)</translate>
|-
|[https://developers.google.com/speed/public-dns Google]||8.8.8.8
8.8.4.4
|2001:4860:4860::8888
2001:4860:4860::8844
|<translate> Supported as default</translate>
|<translate> Supported as default</translate>
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|[https://controld.com/free-dns Control D]||76.76.2.0
76.76.10.0
|2606:1a40::
2606:1a40:1::
|<translate> Not supported</translate>
|<translate> Not supported</translate>
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|[https://www.quad9.net/service/service-addresses-and-features/ Quad9]||9.9.9.9
149.112.112.112
|2620:fe::fe
2620:fe::9
|9.9.9.11
149.112.112.11
|
2620:fe::11

2620:fe::fe:11
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|[https://www.opendns.com/setupguide/ OpenDNS Home]||208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220
|
2620:119:35::35

2620:119:53::53
|<translate> Supported as default</translate>
|<translate> Supported as default</translate>
|-
|[https://one.one.one.one/dns/ Cloudflare]||1.1.1.1
1.0.0.1
|2606:4700:4700::1111
2606:4700:4700::1001
|<translate> Not supported</translate>
|<translate> Not supported</translate>
|-
|[https://adguard-dns.io/en/public-dns.html AdGuard DNS]||94.140.14.14
94.140.15.15
|2a10:50c0::ad1:ff

2a10:50c0::ad2:ff
|<translate> Supported as default</translate>
|<translate> Supported as default</translate>
|-
|[https://cleanbrowsing.org/filters/ CleanBrowsing]||185.228.168.9
185.228.169.9
|2a0d:2a00:1::

2a0d:2a00:2::
|<translate> Not supported</translate>
|<translate> Not supported</translate>
|}
Source: https://www.lifewire.com/free-and-public-dns-servers-2626062

<translate>

EDNS ECS provides closer hosts, than traditional DNS servers, which sometimes is easier to use on cloud service providers who typically host worldwide.


Reference: https://adguard-dns.io/en/blog/privacy-friendly-edns-client-subnet.html


=== Option 3 - Elevate IPv4 priority over IPv6 on Windows ===
This will prioritize using IPv4 over IPv6, without disabling IPv6 completely.
*This option may not works if your ISP stop offering IPv4 completely.


To enable on Windows,


* Open the command prompt by pressing the "Windows Key", and typing "cmd", which opens the Command Console; then press "Run as Administrator".
* Type "netsh interface ipv6 set prefixpolicy ::ffff:0:0/96 100 4", and press the Enter key.
* This should prioritize IPv4, after restarting your PC.


To disable IPv6 prioritization,


* Open the command prompt again, by pressing the "Windows Key", and typing "cmd", and "Run as Administrator" again.
* Type "netsh interface ipv6 reset" and press the Enter key.
* This should revert the IPv4 prioritization after restarting your PC.


===Option 4 - Disabling IPv6 and forcing IPv4 use (DO NOT USE)===
Many ISPs have started removing IPv4 capability completely, due to worldwide shortages of IPv4 addresses.
If your ISP doing this, this method may not work, and may not allow you to connect to the Internet at all.
There are some available guides on how to disable IPv6 protocol if you knows what you are doing:
*'''Windows''': https://support.surfshark.com/hc/en-us/articles/360011550199-How-to-disable-IPv6-on-Windows
*'''Mac''': https://support.surfshark.com/hc/en-us/articles/360012367560-How-to-disable-IPv6-on-macOS
*'''Linux''': https://support.surfshark.com/hc/en-us/articles/360024470413-How-to-disable-IPv6-on-a-Linux-device


==Troubleshooting==
Connection instability may happen, due to packets being sent out of order, or having a slow or unstable internet connection. There may be several reasons as to why a connection can be unstable, however, here are some of the most common methods of troubleshooting the issue:


=== Update VRChat ===
VRChat may need to be updated! A message may prompt you to update your VRChat client on Steam, or the Meta store.


=== Reboot router ===
Reboot your router, by turning off the router, waiting a couple minutes, and turning it back on.


=== File integrity ===
Check the integrity of the firmware for your GPU drivers, or VRChat software. If necessary, you may need to reinstall VRChat.


=== Whitelisting your antivirus or firewall ===
Make sure your firewall or antivirus software are not blocking your connection to VRChat. If necessary, VRChat and Easy Anti Cheat should be whitelisted on your antivirus or firewall softwares.
*By using "ping/nslookup/tracert" on the Command Prompt, to find out, depending if you are using a compatible operating system and software.


=== Output logs ===
By default, VRChat's output logs are located under "%USERNAME%\AppData\LocalLow\VRChat\vrchat" and named "output_log_(date). Check the latest dated file, and seek any instabilities with your connection to VRChat. VRChat's User Support, or troubleshooting on VRChat's [[Special:MyLanguage/Discord servers|Discord servers]] may be able to find the issue, as a last resort.


=== System time ===
Double check your system clock, against the current time with your time zone, and make sure the time is set correctly.
[[Category:Guides{{#translation:}}]]


==Useful resources==
Downdetector can be used as a guide to check earlier indication of ISP issues. However, this does not always confirm issues with an upstream provider. Please use at your discretion as a margin for judgement.
</translate>
{| class="wikitable"
|+
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| Downdetector US || https://downdetector.com/
|-
| Downdetector UK || https://downdetector.co.uk/
|-
| Downdetector DE || https://allestörungen.de/
|-
| Downdetector FR || https://downdetector.fr/
|-
| Downdetector JP || https://downdetector.jp/
|}

<translate>== See also == 


* [[Special:MyLanguage/Instances|Instances]]
</translate>

[[Category:Guides{{#translation:}}]]