# Installing SimLab VR Viewer

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</td><td class="align-left" style="vertical-align: middle; border-width: 0px;">This chapter guides you through installing the **SimLab VR Viewer** on your Vive XR Elite Device. SimLab VR Viewer is a free, essential cross-platform application required to run, view, and participate in VR experiences, including collaboration sessions and viewing shared SimLab VR packages (.vrpackage files).</td></tr></tbody></table>

**Installation Method: Via Installation Manager (PC/Mac &amp; Cable)**

1. **Request Access:** Go to the official [SimLab VIVE XR page](https://www.simlab-soft.com/technologies/simlab-vive-xr.aspx).
2. **Get Installer:** Click the **"Get it Now"** button, fill in your information (Name, Email, Industry), and you will be directed to the download page. Download the **SimLab VR Viewer Installation Manager for Vive XR** for your operating system (Windows or macOS).
3. **Configure Headset for Sideloading (One-Time Setup):**
    
    
    - Put on the VIVE XR Elite headset.
    - Go to **Settings &gt; Advanced &gt;** and enable **Allow unknown apps**.
    - Go to **Settings &gt; Advanced &gt; Developer options &gt;** and enable **USB debugging**.
4. **Connect Headset:** Connect your VIVE XR Elite headset to the PC or Mac using a USB-C cable.
5. **Allow Debugging:** Put on the headset, wait for the confirmation message, and **Allow the USB Debugging** prompt to establish a connection.
6. **Install App:** Run the downloaded **Installation Manager** on your computer. Click the **(Install)** button within the manager to sideload the VR Viewer application onto your VIVE XR Elite.
7. **Locate App:** After installation is complete, find and launch the app on your VIVE XR Elite by navigating to the appropriate section for sideloaded or unknown sources applications (typically found in the **Library** or **All Apps** section under a filter like **Unknown source**).

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**Account Sign In:**

1. In your VIVE XR Elite headset, launch the **SimLab VR Viewer** application.
2. Select **Sign In** and use your VIVE controllers to enter your **SimLab account email and password**.