Get Started with Meta Quest Developer Hub
Updated: Dec 16, 2025
Before setting up Meta Quest Developer Hub (MQDH), make sure that you have reviewed the following documents:
To complete this guide, you must have the following:
Account requirements
Headset requirements
Supported Meta Quest headsets:
- Quest 3S and 3S Xbox Edition
USB-C data cable
Android or iOS mobile device
- Download and install the MQDH app from the download page for your operating system:
- Open the application and log in using your Meta developer credentials. Use the same Meta developer credentials you used to log in on the headset.
To use MQDH features, you need to first connect your Meta Quest headset to your development machine:
On your mobile device, open the Meta Horizon app.
In the app, tap the hamburger menu (the icon with three horizontal lines) next to the search bar.
Then, tap Devices and select your headset from the results.
Video: Shows selection of the Devices item in the hamburger menu.
Tap Headset Settings beneath the image of your headset.
Tap Developer Mode.
Turn on the Developer Mode toggle switch.
Use a USB-C cable to connect the headset to your computer.
Put on the headset.
In the headset, go to Settings > Advanced > Developer, and then enable Enable custom settings and MTP Notification.
When asked to allow USB debugging, select Always allow from this computer.
To verify the connection:
- Open MQDH.
- In the left navigation pane, choose Device Manager. All the devices you have set up are displayed in the main pane. Each device is shown with its status, which includes the device ID and connection status. The active device shows a green Active designator.
- If multiple headsets are connected to your computer, select the currently connected headset from the drop-down list in the upper-right corner.
MQDH maintains a regular update cadence to ship new features and important bug fixes. It supports auto-update and prompts you to install the new release when it becomes available.