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title: Meta Quest Link (USB)
lead: With the official Oculus desktop app and Meta Quest Link, you can use your Meta Quest 2, 3, or Pro wired to your PC.
pageId: meta-questlink
locale: en
source: https://wiki.vrhandhygiene.com/en/installation/meta-quest-link/
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---

## First-time setup

If any steps or menu names on your Quest differ from this page, Meta's official guide takes precedence.

Meta guide: <https://www.meta.com/help/quest/articles/headsets-and-accessories/oculus-link/set-up-link/>

Ask Google AI: [How do I set up Meta Quest Link over USB? Walk me through it step by step.](https://www.google.com/search?q=How%20do%20I%20set%20up%20Meta%20Quest%20Link%20over%20USB%3F%20Walk%20me%20through%20it%20step%20by%20step.\&udm=50)

**On your PC**

1. Download the Oculus desktop app to your PC: [oculus.com/download\_app](https://www.oculus.com/download_app/?id=1582076955407037).
2. Run the downloaded setup wizard to install the Oculus desktop app on your PC.

## Starting ViRTUE with Quest Link

Follow the instructions in the [Preparation](https://wiki.vrhandhygiene.com/ai/en/app/start.md) section before you begin the steps below.

For more information on using Quest Link, see Meta's support article.

Meta guide: <https://www.meta.com/de-de/help/quest/articles/headsets-and-accessories/oculus-link/connect-with-air-link/>

Ask Google AI: [How do I launch a PC VR app via Meta Quest Link USB? Walk me through it step by step.](https://www.google.com/search?q=How%20do%20I%20launch%20a%20PC%20VR%20app%20via%20Meta%20Quest%20Link%20USB%3F%20Walk%20me%20through%20it%20step%20by%20step.\&udm=50)

**On your PC**

1. Start the PC and log in to your user profile.
2. Open the Oculus desktop app on your PC.

**On your VR headset**

1. Turn on your Meta Quest VR headset.
2. Connect a USB 3.0 cable to a USB 3.0 port on your PC. Connect the other end to your Meta Quest VR headset.
3. Put on your headset and press the Oculus/Meta button on your right Touch controller to open the main menu.
   > [**Image**](https://wiki.vrhandhygiene.com/_astro/quest-controller-meta-button.DYsaapiS_baoKI.webp): Right Meta Quest Touch controller with the Oculus/Meta button highlighted
   >
   > _Position of the Oculus/Meta button_
4. Open the quick settings on the left side of the main menu.
   > [**Image**](https://wiki.vrhandhygiene.com/_astro/quest-quicksettings.KmZ4p9tk_neLJd.webp): Meta Quest main menu with quick settings on the left side
   >
   > _Quick settings in the main menu_
5. In the quick settings, select Quest Link.
   > [**Image**](https://wiki.vrhandhygiene.com/_astro/quest-quicksettings-link.B_sTo8jE_2bQEIk.webp): Meta Quest quick settings panel with the Quest Link tile selected
   >
   > _Quest Link in quick settings_
6. At the top of the Quest Link panel, turn off the Use Air Link toggle.
7. Select your PC from the Available Computers list.
8. Now select Launch to use Quest Link.
9. Wait until the Oculus desktop environment appears in the headset.
   > [**Image**](https://wiki.vrhandhygiene.com/_astro/quest-oculus-desktop.cJxlu_nu_ZcGgCs.webp): Oculus Desktop environment displayed inside the Meta Quest headset
   >
   > _Oculus Desktop inside the headset_
10. Switch to the library.
    > [**Image**](https://wiki.vrhandhygiene.com/_astro/quest-oculus-library.D67hmGn__Z2aUkCD.webp): Library view of the Oculus Desktop environment with installed apps
    >
    > _Library in the Oculus Desktop environment_
11. Start SteamVR. Once you are in this dark world, you can take off the VR headset.
    > [**Image**](https://wiki.vrhandhygiene.com/_astro/steamvr-default-world.CGpSxjD6_ZyRrCF.webp): Dark default SteamVR environment shown after a successful connection
    >
    > _SteamVR is connected_

**On your PC**

1. Now switch to your PC.
2. Start ViRTUE.

**On your VR headset**

1. Now switch back to your VR headset.
2. Wait until ViRTUE has started.
   > [**Image**](https://wiki.vrhandhygiene.com/_astro/virtue-loading.DUZQoCZc_YX6Pm.webp): ViRTUE loading screen during startup
   >
   > _ViRTUE is starting_
3. Once you are in a bright cloud world, you have successfully started ViRTUE.
   > [**Image**](https://wiki.vrhandhygiene.com/_astro/virtue-cloud-world.CcjxC8gT_Ar9fQ.webp): Bright cloud world shown after ViRTUE has started successfully
   >
   > _ViRTUE has started successfully_

## Troubleshooting

### The Enable Link pop-up window does not appear in the Oculus desktop app.

Sign out of the Oculus desktop app and sign back in.

Note: Your headset must be plugged in for the Enable Link pop-up window to appear.

### The Enable Quest Link option does not appear under Settings on my headset.

Restart your Quest VR headset. You can find a guide here: [meta.com/help/quest/articles/.../restart-oculus-quest-2/](https://www.meta.com/help/quest/articles/getting-started/getting-started-with-quest-2/restart-oculus-quest-2/).

### I have a problem with my Meta Quest VR headset.

If you run into problems while using your Meta Quest VR headset, you can either search for answers in the Meta Quest Community Forum or contact Meta Support.