# VPC Plugin Installation

## Latest version

To begin, simply choose the appropriate version of the VPC plugin for your Unreal Engine setup from the links below:

* [VPC v0.5.0 - Unreal Engine 5.5.zip](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xJkyYESDZD9Gr3EBcNTT63m6hg0ygqtU/view?usp=drive_link)
* [VPC v0.5.0 - Unreal Engine 5.4.zip](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nsbdUdsDQe4Z4qNls7jV7jjbgWjX044a/view?usp=drive_link)
* [VPC v0.5.0 - Unreal Engine 5.3.zip](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NZgKGdp6FQ8JTVcNAnDGkEfHKUMKW2oN/view?usp=drive_link)
* [VPC v0.5.0 - Unreal Engine 5.2.zip](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WsfUlPCOi0U7wqz4fqf5h8r1cLcO3Oxe/view?usp=drive_link)

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[changelog](https://docs.realtwin.org/virtual-productions-cloud/vpc-plugin/vpc-plugin-installation/changelog)
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## Install plugin

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Depending on where you plan to install the plugin, ensure that you verify either your Unreal Engine version or your specific Unreal Engine project version, and download the corresponding toolkit plugin version.
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### Install to Project

<figure><img src="https://3763251240-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F9BAa74uZVvvtnO0Rq9Vh%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-938f42289b9cab47ae0accb6f49c540fcdd3103c%2Fvpc-installation-to-project.png?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption><p>Installation of 'VPC' to 'MyUEProject'</p></figcaption></figure>

Locate your Unreal Engine project and navigate to its root directory. If the `Plugins` folder is not present, simply create one. Next, extract the VPC plugin and copy its folder into the `Plugins` directory.

### Install to Engine

<figure><img src="https://3763251240-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F9BAa74uZVvvtnO0Rq9Vh%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-f0f9284273f8271ca38db0b7f390dc409c2be9cc%2Fvpc-installation-to-engine.png?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption><p>Installation of 'VPC' to Unreal Engine 5.2</p></figcaption></figure>

Browse to the desired version of your Unreal Engine source installation folder, then extract the VPC plugin and copy its folder into the `Engine/Plugins` directory.

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You can also organize Plugins into subdirectories under the base Plugins folder. The engine will scan all of your sub-folders under the base Plugins folder for Plugins to load, but it will never scan subdirectories beneath a Plugin that has already been found.
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## Configure API Key

If you are a registered and approved user, you can find your unique API Key in the [VPC Dashboard](https://app.realtwin.org/vpc) page. You need to paste the API Key in the “Api Key'' field of “VPC Plugin Settings” in UE Editor.

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Now that both the plugin is installed and you've provided your API key, you can proceed and explore our toolkits!

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[toolkits](https://docs.realtwin.org/virtual-productions-cloud/vpc-plugin/toolkits)
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