# Installation

### Using VRE Binaries

1. Download the pre-built plugin here for your engine version [here](https://vreue4.com/binaries).
2. Unzip it then copy the unzipped file.
3. Open your project's folder. In the "Plugins" folder (which you may need to create), paste the unzipped plugin file.

### Building From Source

1. Convert your project to C++. Here is a [quickstart guide](https://dev.epicgames.com/documentation/unreal-engine/unreal-engine-cpp-quick-start?lang=en-US).
2. Visit the [GitHub project page](https://github.com/mordentral/VRExpansionPlugin) and perform Option 2 in the instructions.

<p class="callout danger">I have run into crashes when the plugin stack grows, e.g. MetaXR plugin, VR Expansion Plugin, etc. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">IF YOU HAVE</span> these crashes, set the RHI to DirectX11 by searching for RHI in Project Settings. </p>

Full installation documentation: [https://vreue4.com/documentation?section=installation](https://vreue4.com/documentation?section=installation).