Install Overte

Overte is currently available for Linux and Windows.

For Linux the Interface Client is provided as an AppImage. There are seperate domain server packages available for common Linux distributions. To set up your own domain on Linux, see: Host a Domain from a Local or Cloud Linux Server.

For Windows the installer comes with both the client Interface and the domain server so you can host your own content easily from your own computer.

System Requirements

In order to run Overte, ensure that your computer meets these system requirements:

  • Operating system:

    • Windows 10 64-bit, or Windows 11 64-bit

    • Ubuntu 20.04 64 bit, or most other modern Linux distributions

  • CPU:

    • Minimum: Dual-core with hyper-threading

    • Recommended: Quad-core with hyper-threading or better

  • System memory:

    • Minimum: 8GB

  • Graphics adapter:

    • Minimum: Nvidia 600 series

    • Recommended: Nvidia 900 series or higher

    • Minimum: AMD Radeon HD 87XX series

    • Recommended: AMD Radeon HD 89XX series or higher

    • Minimum: Intel 5th generation CPU integrated Iris graphics. Using Intel integrated graphics is not recommended.

Note

The listed graphics adapters support OpenGL 4.1 and above. This is a requirement for any graphics adapter running Overte.

In addition, your network must have enough internet bandwidth to run Overte:

  • If you are using Interface only to explore Overte, then you should have Internet speeds of at least 10 Mbit/s download and 2 Mbit/s upload.

  • If you are hosting a domain server on a remote machine or your local computer, you need to add 10 Mbit/s upload for each user that you want to allow to concurrently visit your domain. You will need only 2 Mbit/s upload per user if you host your assets on an external web server rather than your domain server.

Note

A world that is specifically built for low-end systems might run fine on a system with slightly less memory or a lower CPU core count.

Note

Running Overte on a high resolution display or in VR mode will need a much better graphics adapter, depending on your display's resolution and targeted frame rate.

Download Overte

The current release is available to download on our website.

If you intend to use Overte in VR mode with an HMD, ensure your OpenVR or OpenXR runtime is also installed on your system before launching Overte.

We currently recommend using the SteamVR runtime with OpenVR for the best experience, including full body tracking.

Overte also supports OpenXR runtimes, including Monada and Wivrn, however there are still some issues with body tracking.

Install Overte

Once you've downloaded the installer, you're ready to install Overte. The process will be different based on your operating system:

Windows Install

To install on Windows, simply double-click on the downloaded installer file to open it. Run through the prompts on the installer. Once you finish the install process, Interface will open, and you will be able to log in and begin exploring the metaverse.

Linux Install

  1. Mark the downloaded AppImage file as executable. (for example, with chmod +x Overte-2025.12.1-x86_64.AppImage.)

  2. (Optional) If you want the AppImage to be integrated into your system, install AppImageLauncher.

  3. Execute AppImage.

Currently the server is not part of the Linux Interface AppImage. To host a domain, please refer to Host a Domain from a Local or Cloud Linux Server.

Upgrade Overte

Overte is always changing, as we work to improve performance and add features that will enhance your experience in the metaverse. At any time, you can download the latest release from our website.

You cannot upgrade Overte on Windows if you have Overte Interface or Server running on your computer. Be sure to quit these applications before upgrading. Keep in mind that Overte Server could be running in the background.

For Windows, locate the Overte app in your system tray. Right-click on the icon and select 'Quit'. Alternatively, end the 'server-console' background process using the Task Manager.

For more information on the latest releases, see our changelog.

Perform a Clean Install

If you're facing problems when you load Interface or the local Server, then you can try performing a clean install. A clean install removes multiple files and settings that you may need once you install Overte again.

Note

Ensure that you back up the following files before a clean install: Favorites, Wearables, Server content, and Entities. These settings will be deleted during the clean install.

Linux Clean Install

  1. Find the location where you downloaded the AppImage and delete it.

  2. Browse to ~/.local/share/ and delete all folders with "Overte" in the name.

  3. Browse to ~/.config/ and delete all folders with "Overte" in the name.

  4. download, and install Overte again.

Windows Clean Install

  1. Click on the Start menu and type "Add or Remove Programs" in your Windows search bar.

  2. Uninstall any versions of Overte that are visible.

  3. Once Overte is uninstalled, browse to your %Program Files% directory. Delete all folders with "Overte" in the name.

Warning

The next 3 steps will permanently delete your local Server's content. If you wish to keep this content, copy %AppData%/Local/Overte/assignment-client to another location on your computer before proceeding. Repeat for %AppData%/Roaming/Overte/assignment-client.

  1. Browse to your local %AppData% folder (usually C:/Users/<your_username>/AppData/Local). If you do not see the folder, make sure you can view hidden folders: in File Explorer, click View and make sure "Hidden Items" is checked. Delete all folders with "Overte" in the name.

  2. Browse to your roaming %AppData% folder (usually C:/Users/<your_username>/AppData/Roaming). Delete all folders with "Overte" in the name.

  3. Re-install Overte using the steps above. To restore your local Server's content, copy the assignment-client folders you previously saved back into their respective locations.

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