How to Upload Avatars to VRChat - SDK3

Prerequisites

• Trusted VRChat User Account: In order to upload custom Avatars & Worlds to VRChat, you must have a trusted user account, which generally requires around 12 hours of active playtime. This is typically the first hurdle new users encounter when creating their own content. You will receive an email once you have Trusted
• VRChat Creator Companion
• Unity: Please ensure you install the version recommended by the Creator Companion.

Here's a little update on what you will receive once you are "Trusted":

Preview example email: https://cdn.vrcmods.com/uploads/user/1/custom_imgs/b3b13113b49d410e87f895987ba4ebad.png Preview example ingame profile: https://cdn.vrcmods.com/uploads/user/1/custom_imgs/a29213e28e5a4715910edd668c54eebc.png Unity VRChat SDK account status: https://cdn.vrcmods.com/uploads/user/1/custom_imgs/961a41fb6fd847a0b4e1fe1c33e28d04.png

Installation Guide

• Download the VRChat Creator Companion: Visit the official VRChat website and download the VRChat Creator Companion from the following link: (https://vrchat.com/download/vcc)
• Install the Creator Companion and Unity: Follow the instructions provided by the VRChat Creator Companion to install it along with the recommended Unity settings.
• Create and Open an Avatar Project: Proceed to create a new avatar project (SDK3) using the Creator Companion, then open the project.
• Log into VRChat: Access the VRChat SDK, select 'Show Control Panel' to open it, then log in using your VRChat account.
• Open the Unitypackage Scene File: Load the scene that comes with the VRChat Avatar Unitypackage.
• Build and Publish Preview: Navigate to the 'Builder' tab in the Control Panel and click on 'Build & Publish For Windows'. Screenshot for reference: https://cdn.vrcmods.com/uploads/user/1/custom_imgs/d59bcd9c820948ee97a48eff5a89ab3e.png
• If you see a message similar to the one below, you need to spend more time playing VRChat in order to attain trusted user status. Screenshot for reference: https://cdn.vrcmods.com/uploads/user/1/custom_imgs/c86ed451e2884e8989a161f0f6c07979.png
• Once you have filled in Avatar Details you can submit the upload as public or private (recommended private) example image: https://cdn.vrcmods.com/uploads/user/1/custom_imgs/5c1cf3a8ff0a4076b182230ece4b2e0e.png
• Success: https://cdn.vrcmods.com/uploads/user/1/custom_imgs/191f29db8453439dbd53db0a8ef4d938.png

Additional Resources For further assistance with the setup of the Creator Companion and Unity SDK, refer to the VRChat Docs: https://creators.vrchat.com/sdk/#requirements--downloads

To understand more about the VRChat Safety and Trust System, including how to become a trusted user, refer to the following link: https://docs.vrchat.com/docs/vrchat-safety-and-trust-system#the-trust-system