> ## 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](/liv-steam-app-on-pcvr/guides/general-liv-steam-app/meta-quest-with-liv).
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](/liv-steam-app-on-pcvr/guides/mixed-reality/steamvr-driver)  (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](/liv-steam-app-on-pcvr/guides/liv-avatars-and-virtual-cameras/avatar-camera-profile) (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](/liv-steam-app-on-pcvr/guides/liv-avatars-and-virtual-cameras/avatar-interface)
10. Select the [avatar camera mode](/liv-steam-app-on-pcvr/guides/liv-avatars-and-virtual-cameras/camera-modes) you wish to use, you can switch it up at any time.
11. [Avatar Configuration](/liv-steam-app-on-pcvr/guides/liv-avatars-and-virtual-cameras/avatar-configuration), calibration etc.
12. [Start capturing](/liv-steam-app-on-pcvr/guides/liv-avatars-and-virtual-cameras/capturing-avatar): 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](/liv-steam-app-on-pcvr/guides/general-liv-steam-app/record-liv-capture)
    </Tip>

**Common Issues & FAQ**

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