Getting Started
This page will help you get started with VRChat. You’ll be up and running in a jiffy!
Reading this page will easily explain:
- Which devices are VRChat compatible
- Where to install VRChat from
- What to expect during your first few minutes of using VRChat
- Bonus video guides to help with your first experience
If you are unfamiliar with any 
Terminology, or subjects, feel free to click on any of the blue highlighted hyperlinks that lead to other pages of the VRChat Wiki.
System requirements / recommendations
Standalone devices
VRChat runs on the following standalone headsets:
- Meta Quest 2
- Meta Quest 3
- Meta Quest 3S
- Meta Quest Pro
- Vive Focus Vision
- Vive XR Elite
- Pico 4
- Pico 4 Pro
- Pico 4 Ultra
Mobile phone
VRChat can be played on any Android 10+ or IOS 17.0+ device with at least 6GB of system RAM, and is connected to Wi-Fi or over 4G/5G cellular networks.
Any recent mid-range or higher Android or IOS device should meet these specifications.
Steam Deck
Valve's testing indicates that VRChat is Verified on the Steam Deck. It is fully functional and works great with the built-in controls and display.
- All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration.
- VRChat shows Steam Deck controller icons.
- In-game interface text is legible on the Steam Deck.
- VRChat's default graphics configuration performs well on the device.
PC
Minimum Requirements to play VRChat
| Minimum Desktop | Minimum VR | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel® i5-4570k or AMD FX 8350 or equivalent | CPU | Intel® Core™ i7-4790K or Ryzen 3 2400g/3000g or equivalent* |
| Memory | 4GB | Memory | 8-10GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970 or AMD Radeon™ R9 290 or equivalent | GPU | NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580 or equivalent |
| Disk Space | 21.5GB of storage (~1.5GB for application, 20GB minimum cache size) | Disk Space | - |
| Internet Connection | 15-25Mbps download speed | Internet Connection | - |
| OS | Windows 10, Windows 11 | OS | - |
* You can get away with using an Intel i5-4570k or AMD FX 8350, but you will have heavily degraded performance.
These are the absolute minimum requirements to run VRChat on desktop and VR mode. Although the application will run, you may encounter performance issues. VRChat has lots of user-created content, some avatars and worlds may cause your performance to drop more than you might expect from a typical game! It is recommended adjusting your Safety Settings for the most optimal experience.
If you want to see if your PC is compatible with playing VRChat in VR Mode, you can download and use the Are you ready for Valve Index? application.
Recommended Requirements to play VRChat
| Recommended Desktop | Recommended VR | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD 5800X3D or 7800X3D, or 12th Generation Intel® i5 or equivalent | CPU | - |
| Memory | 32GB | Memory | 32-48GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce® RTX 3060 12GB or equivalent | GPU | NVIDIA GeForce® RTX 3070 8GB or equivalent |
| Disk Space | 31.5GB of storage (~1.5GB for application, 30GB cache size) | Disk Space | - |
| Internet Connection | 100-150Mbps download speed | Internet Connection | - |
| OS | Windows 10, Windows 11 | OS | - |
For your CPU, you'd want to get a 7800X3D, as AMD swapped to a new socket (AM5) with this generation. The AMD X3D series of processors perform unusually well in VRChat and other games due to their very large onboard cache. As for the GPU, selecting cards that have more V-RAM will give you a performant experience. However in certain cases (Including VR) it is mostly recommended that you choose a card that has generally better performance.
Installing VRChat
On Meta Quest
for Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest 3(S), Meta Quest Pro
Either search for VRChat on the Meta store, or install from the Meta page.
On Pico
for Pico 4, Pico 4 Pro, Pico 4 Ultra
Either search for VRChat on the Pico store, or install from the Pico Store page.
On Vive
for Vive XR Elite, Vive Focus Vision
On the Viveport Store page, you may either search for VRChat, or click here.
On PC
Via Steam
On the Steam Store page, you may either search for VRChat, or click here.
Via Viveport
On the Viveport Store page, you may either search for VRChat, or click here.
Via Meta Store
for Meta Rift, Meta Rift S
Either search for VRChat on the Meta store, or install from the Meta page.
On Android
You can search for VRChat on the Google Play Store, or tap this link on your mobile device.
On IOS (Beta)
If you were given access to the IOS beta, you can look for the testflight invite link inside of your emails. After you joined the beta testing you can then install the application.
Account creation
When you launch VRChat, you will be presented with a log in screen. You will have options on changing languages, reading Terms of Service and the Privacy Policy, and primarily signing in with a VRChat account, or create a device account via Steam, Meta, Google, Pico, or VIVE, depending on the device being used. To log in to a VRChat account, you must first register on VRChat's website. Creating a VRChat account will grant you access to the VRChat application, a web version of your VRChat profile, friend list, browse worlds, and generate impostors. You will also be able to access VRChat's Software Development Kit, Feedback Forums, Ask Forums, enroll in the Creator Economy Program, and edit the VRChat Wiki.
Creating a device account via Steam, Meta, Google, Pico, or VIVE, will only grant instantaneous access to the VRChat application. It is also possible to merge accounts if you wish to generate a device account now, and create a VRChat account later. After merging your device account to a VRChat account, choosing to log into the device account will transfer your login to the VRChat account.
Learning how to use VRChat
When you log into VRChat, you’ll start in a private Home world! Here, you can explore at your own pace to learn the controls, adjust settings, find your first avatar, and go to your next world! The default Home world is the VRChat Home, a welcoming place to begin your session. You can choose to go back to your private Home instance at any time by opening up the Quick Menu, and choosing the Go Home tile.
When meeting another user in VRChat, you can open up your Quick Menu, and learn more information about a user. To do this in VR, point the laser in your off-hand at them. A capsule will appear, and you click the trigger button to bring open a separate menu. On desktop, you can either click the Select User tile, or hold the Shift key and hover over the capsule. Use the left mouse button to open the new menu. On mobile, simply tap on the user to bring open the menu.
In the Quick Menu there also is a tab which shows you the list of current players in the instance: the Here tab. By clicking on one of the user names in the list you can: read their biography, request to add them as a friend, change their microphone volume, mute them, hide their avatar, clone their avatar if available, or block them.
Community resources
Our community has created many great guides on getting started in VRChat. Here are a few videos that you can check out to learn how to use VRChat, and also some additional guides and context.
Thank you to PHIA and The Virtual Reality Show team for creating the videos below.
- VRCHAT BEGINNERS GUIDE [2024] - Introduction for New Players! - This guide is a great primer on how to get started in VRChat.
- Best Places to see in VRChat! Quest & PC feat. Thrillseeker- Now that you’ve learned how to use VRChat, here are some places to explore.
- How to upload a VRChat Avatar - Complete Guide! PC, Quest & VRoid - If you’re curious how to create and upload your avatar, this video is a great starting point.
- The Best VR Setup for YOU! - This guide for 2024 reviews the current VR hardware landscape and gives a good picture of what VRChat players use as they upgrade their equipment.
- Derafrog's Ultimate A to Z Guide to VRChat - Offers a comprehensive video on many parts of VRChat.
Official resources
Getting Started on help.vrchat.com
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