# How to Launch Apps

## Web Based (URL) Apps

Launching URL based apps is as simple as clicking the Launch URL button. 

* Navigate to the app listing detail page from Hub
* Click the "Launch URL" button

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* a popup will show you the URL, click **Proceed** to leave MOTAR and goto the URL

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## Immersive Apps (XR)

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**WARNING** : **Before** launching an app on a **Meta Quest** device, ensure you have your Guardian activated and set to RoomScale. \
Due to Meta update **v74**, **inactive** Guardians and **Stationary** guardians may prevent apps from launching properly.
{% endhint %}

There are two ways to launch immersives apps hosted on MOTAR:

### MOTAR 3D

Requirements:&#x20;

* [ ] MOTAR 3D is installed&#x20;
* [ ] The app is installed on the headset.
* [ ] You are permissioned to launch the app.

{% hint style="warning" %}
If you organization is using Meta Quest for Business, you will need to contact your app administrator for information on which apps are installed on your device.
{% endhint %}

To launch an immersive application using MOTAR 3D

* **Launch** MOTAR 3D (see [installing-and-using-motar-3d](https://docs.motar.com/how-to/motar-core-services/installing-and-using-motar-3d "mention"))
* **Find** the app you would like to launch
* **Click** 'Launch' on the app details page.

### Hub on the Web

You can also launch an app directly from MOTAR Hub.

* Navigate to Hub
* Locate the app you would like to launch
* Click 'Launch with MOTAR 3D'

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* Click 'Continue on Headset'

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* Devices page will open

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The devices page now has information about the app you want to launch. Do not navigate away from this page or your app may not launch properly!
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* Put on your headset
* **Launch** MOTAR 3D

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To launch an app directly, you will need to re-enter the domain and get a new sync code.&#x20;

**Do not** use your **PIN** when launching an app from web.
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* Grab the sync code from the MOTAR 3D sync screen.

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* **Enter** the MOTAR 3D sync code into the Devices page on web.

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* **Click** 'Sync Device'
* Put your headset back on and enjoy the app!

If the application requirements have been met, your app will launch after entering the sync code. Otherwise, you will be brought to the MOTAR 3D main screen.