---
title: Install SteamVR
lead: >-
  SteamVR is Valve's VR runtime environment that ViRTUE needs to drive your VR headset. It is installed for free through
  Steam.
pageId: steamvr
locale: en
source: https://wiki.vrhandhygiene.com/en/installation/steamvr/
sourceMdx: src/content/wiki/en/installation/steamvr.mdx
---

Make sure Steam is already installed on your PC. If not, first follow the guide under [Install Steam](https://wiki.vrhandhygiene.com/ai/en/installation/steam.md).

## Install SteamVR

**In the browser**

1. Open the following link in your browser: [store.steampowered.com/app/250820/SteamVR](https://store.steampowered.com/app/250820/SteamVR).
2. Click the green Play Game button.
   > [**Image**](https://wiki.vrhandhygiene.com/_astro/steam-green-play-button.en.BMoVa6Zh_Z1Ri1wY.webp): Steam page with the green Play button highlighted
   >
   > _Click Play_
3. A pop-up window opens. Click Yes, Steam is installed.
   > [**Image**](https://wiki.vrhandhygiene.com/_astro/steam-yes-installed-popup.en.BP-3ag-a_ZzWKaB.webp): Pop-up window with the Yes, Steam is installed option
   >
   > _Yes, Steam is installed_
4. Another pop-up window opens. Click Open Steam.
   > [**Image**](https://wiki.vrhandhygiene.com/_astro/steam-open-popup.en.DM3AghWn_1voqMx.webp): Second pop-up window with the Open Steam option
   >
   > _Open Steam_

**On your PC**

1. Steam now opens automatically and an installation window appears. Click Install to start the installation process.
   > [**Image**](https://wiki.vrhandhygiene.com/_astro/steam-install-button.en.5OgPIzgA_XhAWL.webp): Steam install window with the Install button highlighted
   >
   > _Install SteamVR_
2. Wait until the download and installation process is complete. You can track the progress by opening the downloads view under View / Downloads.
   > [**Image**](https://wiki.vrhandhygiene.com/_astro/steam-downloads-view.en.DBRfs0BL_Z2u3B7.webp): Steam Downloads view with a progress bar
   >
   > _Track download progress_