1. Watch Video: Creating a New AltspaceVR Account for Headsets
You will first need to download and install your client. Then, you will be required to link your AltspaceVR account to a new or existing personal Microsoft account. We suggest creating your AltspaceVR account first, then following the prompts to log in using (or create) the personal Microsoft account.
For Beginners, the AltspaceVR Beginner’s Guide is also very helpful.
2. Create an AltspaceVR Account
On a computer, go to: https://www.Altvr.com/
Select ‘Sign In’ to begin.
3. Select the blue ‘Sign in with Microsoft’ button
Use your personal Microsoft Home account. (Not your student or professional account.)
You can tell you’re signed in because your email address will appear in the upper right corner.
4. Sign into Microsoft Home
Sign in using your personal account. Move on to step 5.
No Personal Microsoft Account?
Follow the prompts to ‘Create an account’.
5. Download AltspaceVR to Headset
In a separate browser tab, go to https://altvr.com/get-altspacevr/
Select the button associated with your headset and follow the directions. AltspaceVR will be added to your headset app store to access.
6. Setting up Your Profile
Once downloading is completed, you will be prompted to create your profile.
Be sure to create your Display Name and User Name. The display name can be changed whenever you want; the user name is unique to you and cannot be changed.
Also, toggle ‘on’ for both of the following:
Enable World’s Beta and Participate in Early Access Program.
Once that’s done, leave this browser window open.
7. Opening AltspaceVR in Headset
With your headset on now, open the AltspaceVR app.
Using your headset controllers, select ‘Sign in with Microsoft.’
A separate screen will appear prompting you to activate your device via a unique code, which you’ll need to copy.
8. Link Account by Device Login
On a separate browser window or on your mobile phone, go to: https://www.microsoft.com/devicelogin/
*Make sure you are still logged-in to your account on AltspaceVR.com.
Enter your unique code and select NEXT. The code isn’t case-sensitive.
Follow the on-screen instructions to activate your device.
Note: Due to security, you will likely have to submit a device login code twice.
Microsoft will accept the code(s) and notes that you can close the window.
9. Enter AltspaceVR
Give it 30 seconds, and then you should be able to access via your headset.
Enjoy and explore!