Managing Your User Account

While an account is not required to explore the Metaverse, creating one unlocks additional features, such as:

• Uploading custom avatars
• Saving avatars to My Avatars
• Uploading custom projects
• Preserving objects in a Verse
• Using Verse moderation tools
• Storing files

Creating an Account

To create an account from the Metaverse:

1. Click the Login button on the left side of the screen.
2. Navigate to the Sign Up section.
3. Enter your email address and password.
4. After signing up, access the user dropdown menu via the login button, where you can:
   • Change your avatar
   • Change your name

Changing Name & Avatar

Upon entering a Verse for the first time, you can select a name and avatar. You can update these at any time by following these steps:

1. Click the Avatar menu in the top left corner.
2. Select Edit Avatar.
3. Choose from:
   • Featured avatars available in the Metaverse.
   • Create your own avatar using the built-in customization tools.
   • Upload a custom 3D model for a unique look.

Custom avatars are saved under the My Avatars tab and linked to your account.

Advanced User Settings

Advanced user settings allow you to customize your individual experience in the Metaverse.

To access these settings:

1. Open the More dropdown menu.
2. Navigate to the Settings section.
3. Adjust the audio, graphics, and accessibility options to fit your needs.

General Settings

The General Settings tab provides customization options for language, UI visibility, and general performance enhancements.

Setting	Description
Language	Sets the interface language (default: browser language).
Theme	Allows users to select a custom interface theme from the ones we offer.
Nametag Visibility	Controls when users nametags are displayed (Always, Nearby, Never).
Nametag Visibility Distance	Adjusts the distance at which nametags are shown.
Animate Waypoint Transitions	Enables smooth animations when moving between waypoints.
Show FPS Counter	Displays the frame rate counter for performance monitoring.
Disable Auto-Exit (Multiple Verse Instances)	Prevents your session from auto-closing when multiple Verse instances are open.
Disable Auto-Exit (Idle/Backgrounded)	Prevents your metaverse session from exiting when the browser tab is idle.
Enable Verse Media Lazy Loading	Improves performance by only loading media when needed.
Cursor Size	Adjusts the size of the cursor for better visibility.

Audio & Video Settings

The Audio & Video Settings allows you to adjust volume levels, enable spatial audio effects, and configure microphone and speaker settings.

Setting	Description
Voice Volume	Adjusts the volume of voice chat.
Media Volume	Controls the volume of all media elements like videos and audio clips.
Special Effects Volume	Changes the volume of environmental and special effects sounds.
Panning Quality	Adjusts spatial audio effects for immersive sound positioning.
Disable Sound Effects	Turns off all sound effects.
Disable Mic Echo Cancellation	Disables automatic echo reduction for microphones.
Disable Mic Noise Suppression	Turns off noise suppression, useful for professional audio setups.
Disable Mic Auto Gain Control	Prevents automatic microphone volume adjustments.
Enable Audio Clipping	Allows audio signals to clip when exceeding a certain threshold.
Audio Clipping Threshold	Sets the limit for when audio clipping occurs.
Show Audio Debug Panel	Displays advanced debugging options for audio settings.
Disable Audio L/R Panning	Prevents left/right stereo panning effects.
Integrated Webcam	Allows users to select and configure their video input device.

Graphics Settings

The Graphics Settings tab provides options to adjust rendering quality, shadows, and post-processing effects.

Setting	Description
Max Resolution	Adjusts the maximum screen resolution for the experience.
Material Quality	Determines the level of detail for object materials (Low, Medium, High).
Enable Real-time Shadows	Toggles real-time shadows for improved realism.
Disable Automatic Pixel Ratio Adjustments	Prevents the system from automatically adjusting pixel density.
Enable Post Processing Effects (Experimental)	Enables advanced visual effects such as bloom and depth of field.
Enable Bloom Effect	Toggles a soft glow effect on bright objects.
Anti-Aliasing Mode	Controls anti-aliasing quality (default: 4x MSAA).

Controls Settings

The Controls Settings let users adjust movement settings, joystick behavior, and touchscreen controls.

Movement Settings

Setting	Description
Rotation (in degrees)	Adjusts how much the camera rotates per input (Q and E controls).
Disable Movement	Prevents movement entirely.
Disable Backwards Movement	Prevents your avatar from moving backward.
Disable Strafing	Disables side-to-side movement.
Disable Teleporter	Prevents teleportation movement.
Movement Speed	Adjusts how fast the avatar moves.

Touchscreen Settings

Setting	Description
Enable Left On-Screen Joystick	Enables a joystick for movement on touch devices.
Enable Right On-Screen Joystick	Enables a joystick for camera rotation.
Enable Gyroscope	Allows gyroscope-based movement if supported by the device.
Invert Camera Movement for Touchscreens	Reverses camera movement when using a touchscreen.

🔹 Pro Tip: If you experience performance issues, lowering graphics settings can improve responsiveness, especially in VR and mobile.