> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://liv-creators.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Avatar Quick Start Guide

> Learn to use Avatars in the LIV Steam app

1. Launch SteamVR, if you are using a Quest, connect to SteamVR. [How to use your Quest with LIV](https://liv-creators.mintlify.site/liv-steam-app-on-pcvr/guides/general-liv-steam-app/meta-quest-with-liv.md).
2. Launch LIV, If you are using a Quest launch it from your desktop or Steam library 
3. Sign in or Continue as guest
4. [Install the LIV's SteamVR driver](https://liv-creators.mintlify.site/liv-steam-app-on-pcvr/guides/mixed-reality/steamvr-driver.md)  (Will need to restart SteamVR after installing the driver)
5. Select Virtual Cameras & Avatars
6. Select Start VR Cameras & Avatars
7. Create your [avatar camera profile](https://liv-creators.mintlify.site/liv-steam-app-on-pcvr/guides/liv-avatars-and-virtual-cameras/avatar-camera-profile.md) (select Camera, resolution, and name the profile)

* Select Camera
* Click the green camera with + on it to add a camera profile
* In the Type drop down menu select Avatar

8. Save your avatar profile after giving it a name
9. [How to enter the LIV Avatar Interface](https://liv-creators.mintlify.site/liv-steam-app-on-pcvr/guides/liv-avatars-and-virtual-cameras/avatar-interface.md)
10. Select the [avatar camera mode](https://liv-creators.mintlify.site/liv-steam-app-on-pcvr/guides/liv-avatars-and-virtual-cameras/camera-modes.md) you wish to use, you can switch it up at any time.
11. [Avatar Configuration](https://liv-creators.mintlify.site/liv-steam-app-on-pcvr/guides/liv-avatars-and-virtual-cameras/avatar-configuration.md), calibration etc.
12. [Start capturing](https://liv-creators.mintlify.site/liv-steam-app-on-pcvr/guides/liv-avatars-and-virtual-cameras/capturing-avatar.md): Click on Capture, select a supported game in the drop down menu to the right, select the resolution you want LIV to render in
13. Click Sync & Launch to sync the game with the LIV compositor 

    > [!TIP]
    >
    > [How do I optimally capture LIV](https://liv-creators.mintlify.site/liv-steam-app-on-pcvr/guides/general-liv-steam-app/record-liv-capture.md)

**Common Issues & FAQ**

* [How to Use LIV: Avatars (Video)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWva7e2Wa70)
* [Avatar Viewfinder](https://liv-creators.mintlify.site/liv-steam-app-on-pcvr/guides/liv-avatars-and-virtual-cameras/viewfinder.md)
* [Find, Install & Remove Avatars](https://liv-creators.mintlify.site/liv-steam-app-on-pcvr/guides/liv-avatars-and-virtual-cameras/manage-avatars.md)
* [Camera 2 LIV Avatar Suite](https://liv-creators.mintlify.site/liv-steam-app-on-pcvr/guides/liv-avatars-and-virtual-cameras/camera2capture.md)
* Quest users[, make sure the OpenXR runtime is set to SteamVR](https://liv-creators.mintlify.site/liv-steam-app-on-pcvr/guides/general-liv-steam-app/steamvr-openxr-runtime.md)
* [How to improve performance with LIV](https://liv-creators.mintlify.site/liv-steam-app-on-pcvr/guides/general-liv-steam-app/improve-performance.md)
* [How to rotate your play space ](https://liv-creators.mintlify.site/liv-steam-app-on-pcvr/guides/mixed-reality/openvr-space-rotation.md)when using LIV. Do not use the Quest menu button to recenter.


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