# \#vps **URL:** https://forum.8thwall.com/tag/vps/3.md [Latest](https://forum.8thwall.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.8thwall.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.8thwall.com/tags.md) --- ## [Lightship Map Module orientation](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/lightship-map-module-orientation/593)
**Author:** [@mihir\_m](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/mihir_m)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 7:23am UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/lightship-map-module-orientation/593 "2026-02-04T07:23:51Z")
I am trying to utilise the Niantic Lightship Maps module to create an experience that shows users different places based on latitude and longitude data passed to the user via an API. Currently, the orientation of the map… --- ## [Key Benefits of VPS Hosting for Japan-Based Websites](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/key-benefits-of-vps-hosting-for-japan-based-websites/8722)
**Author:** [@Adnan\_Shukla](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Adnan_Shukla)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 6:34am UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/key-benefits-of-vps-hosting-for-japan-based-websites/8722 "2026-01-28T06:34:53Z")
With Japan being one of the most technologically advanced digital markets, website performance expectations are extremely high. Users expect fast loading times, zero downtime, and secure online experiences. For developer… --- ## [Web VPS, Alternatives?](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/web-vps-alternatives/8667)
**Author:** [@Valentin\_Sysel](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Valentin_Sysel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 7:06am UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/web-vps-alternatives/8667 "2026-01-19T07:06:24Z")
Hi, We are looking for an alternative to Web VPS, as this service will no longer be available after february 2027. Does anyone know of any alternatives for web-based VPS (without app installation that works on Android a… --- ## [AR Graffiti App using 8th Wall](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/ar-graffiti-app-using-8th-wall/8677)
**Author:** [@Sarah\_Lindinger](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Sarah_Lindinger)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/ar-graffiti-app-using-8th-wall/8677 "2026-01-06T21:14:21Z")
Hey everyone, we’re working on a university project where we’re trying to build an AR graffiti app using 8th Wall, but we’re currently pretty stuck. Our main issues are: We can’t seem to find any (working) modules a… --- ## [VPS 'No Mesh Available' Issue](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/vps-no-mesh-available-issue/7403)
**Author:** [@weiwen\_chen](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/weiwen_chen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2025, 2:37am UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/vps-no-mesh-available-issue/7403 "2025-12-15T02:37:20Z")
Hello, I’m currently working on a project that uses a custom Wayspot with VPS. I have uploaded a sufficient number of scans using Scaniverse and GSB to activate VPS at this location. Although the VPS status now shows as… --- ## [Trouble with a basic VPS project and interactivity](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/trouble-with-a-basic-vps-project-and-interactivity/8470)
**Author:** [@Vince\_Sidwell](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Vince_Sidwell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2025, 10:19pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/trouble-with-a-basic-vps-project-and-interactivity/8470 "2025-10-30T22:19:53Z")
I am a new with 8th wall. I continue to fail trying to get a VERY SIMPLE VPS project to work. I am not an expert coder and this is super frustrating. I know i am missing one simple procedure call. ChatGPT has not been… --- ## [Taking photo in 8thwall studio](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/taking-photo-in-8thwall-studio/8411)
**Author:** [@Yaser\_Moinfar](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Yaser_Moinfar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2025, 11:09pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/taking-photo-in-8thwall-studio/8411 "2025-10-21T23:09:12Z")
Hello everyone. I want to put an icon for a take a photo button (screenshot) in the 8thwall Studio. My app is location-based (VPS). How do I do it? Thank you. --- ## [VPS Locations not activating](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/vps-locations-not-activating/8320)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_Grist](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Kevin_Grist)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 5:38pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/vps-locations-not-activating/8320 "2025-10-14T17:38:40Z")
Hi There, We are working with a number of VPS locations and have currently been unsuccessful in activating two of the locations during testing. All objects are children of the VPS location in the hierarchy and they acti… --- ## [Detecting a real wall](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/detecting-a-real-wall/8386)
**Author:** [@Yaser\_Moinfar](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Yaser_Moinfar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 6:15pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/detecting-a-real-wall/8386 "2025-10-13T18:15:43Z")
Hello. Is it possible to detect a real wall in any location? I mean, detecting a vertical plane. Thank you. --- ## [AR Building Loses Orientation](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/ar-building-loses-orientation/8376)
**Author:** [@Andy\_Gauvreau](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Andy_Gauvreau)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2025, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/ar-building-loses-orientation/8376 "2025-10-10T20:40:58Z")
I am doing an AR project of a proposed structure at a site with multiple VPS locators. Within 10 ft/3 meters of primary VPS locator, everything works as expected. Beyond that range, the building geometry loses its orient… --- ## ["Scanning" event in VPS](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/scanning-event-in-vps/8358)
**Author:** [@Silje\_Thorn](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Silje_Thorn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2025, 5:12pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/scanning-event-in-vps/8358 "2025-10-06T17:12:48Z")
Hi, Have I understood correctly that the “reality.locationscanning” event only fires once, which is after a space is loaded but before a location is found? Can it fire again if the location is lost? Trying to figure ou… --- ## [Studio: VPS Private Scan](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/studio-vps-private-scan/8346)
**Author:** [@Camilo\_MEDINA](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Camilo_MEDINA)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/studio-vps-private-scan/8346 "2025-09-30T16:56:49Z")
Hello, Why, when using Niantic Studio for VPS on the GSB map, can’t I see my private scans? while in the Geospatial Browser on my Lightship.dev account I can see and use them? I found this in the documentation, but I … --- ## [VPS activation stuck on processing](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/vps-activation-stuck-on-processing/8314)
**Author:** [@Xihui\_Ng](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Xihui_Ng)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2025, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/vps-activation-stuck-on-processing/8314 "2025-09-23T12:24:33Z")
I have activated a VPS location previously and it took not more than an hour to be activated. But this time round it has been almost 6 hours and still at processing. Is there anything I can do to speed up the process? I… --- ## [Using Test Scan (Private) on a VPS in 8thWall](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/using-test-scan-private-on-a-vps-in-8thwall/8321)
**Author:** [@user168](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/user168)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2025, 9:49am UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/using-test-scan-private-on-a-vps-in-8thwall/8321 "2025-09-23T09:49:53Z")
Hello, 8thWall team! :slight\_smile: I’d like to use Test Scans (Private) to test VPS on 8thWall. I was able to create a test scan using the Scaniverse app, but when I view the test scan from the GSB in 8thWall Studio, t… --- ## [Studio - VPS Mesh/Location found and lost events based trigger](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/studio-vps-mesh-location-found-and-lost-events-based-trigger/8294)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Camilleri](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Chris_Camilleri)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/studio-vps-mesh-location-found-and-lost-events-based-trigger/8294 "2025-09-18T18:17:33Z")
Hi there, I am trying to work on a project based on multiple VPS locations. We are wanting to have a target real world object image pop up on the screen as a starting point in the storytelling journey which guides the us… --- ## [VPS not working](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/vps-not-working/8290)
**Author:** [@Rich\_Laiacona](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Rich_Laiacona)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2025, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/vps-not-working/8290 "2025-09-16T19:04:57Z")
I placed a model on an existing VPS location for testing this product. After publishing and loading the staging URL, the model just appears on the phone and it is not bound to the VPS location. VPS is checked in the cam… --- ## [How to capture video screen and take screen shot on the sky effects?](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/how-to-capture-video-screen-and-take-screen-shot-on-the-sky-effects/8227)
**Author:** [@Yaser\_Moinfar](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Yaser_Moinfar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2025, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/how-to-capture-video-screen-and-take-screen-shot-on-the-sky-effects/8227 "2025-09-08T18:32:13Z")
Hello everyone. How to capture video screen and take screen shot on the sky effects ? --- ## [VPS mesh does not load in Niantic Studio consistently](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/vps-mesh-does-not-load-in-niantic-studio-consistently/8194)
**Author:** [@Joe\_Gabriel1](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Joe_Gabriel1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2025, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/vps-mesh-does-not-load-in-niantic-studio-consistently/8194 "2025-09-02T17:53:15Z")
hey @GeorgeButler ! Inbound troubleshooting request from @Samuel\_Jones from the Refract Studio team I’m working with. vps mesh does not load in niantic studio consistently. \>70% does not load for me. Let us know any … --- ## [Couldn't add scan for geospatial browser :(](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/couldnt-add-scan-for-geospatial-browser/8175)
**Author:** [@Siew\_Yu\_Hong](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Siew_Yu_Hong)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2025, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/couldnt-add-scan-for-geospatial-browser/8175 "2025-09-02T15:52:59Z")
Hey there! I actually wanted to activate this location, however the “add scan” ui couldn’t be clicked. and I access this page through scanning QR code from the browser, so its already a lightship developer account. Anyo… --- ## [Trigger animation by tapping 3D model](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/trigger-animation-by-tapping-3d-model/8174)
**Author:** [@Silje\_Thorn](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Silje_Thorn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2025, 10:11am UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/trigger-animation-by-tapping-3d-model/8174 "2025-09-01T10:11:34Z")
I’m working on a VPS project where I’d like to trigger a position and scale animation when a specific 3D model is tapped. I’ve tried grabbing a component from the Hotspots example project, which I intended to modify (I’v… --- ## [Locking assets outside of location object to their spaces (VPS Scavenger Hunt)](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/locking-assets-outside-of-location-object-to-their-spaces-vps-scavenger-hunt/8172)
**Author:** [@Silje\_Thorn](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Silje_Thorn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2025, 4:58pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/locking-assets-outside-of-location-object-to-their-spaces-vps-scavenger-hunt/8172 "2025-08-26T16:58:26Z")
I’m working on a VPS project using the Scavenger Hunt template, with 3 different spaces. I’m adding some UI elements to each space, some of which appear before the location has been found, which means they can’t be neste… --- ## [Clarification on Keeping VPS Models Visible in Studio](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/clarification-on-keeping-vps-models-visible-in-studio/8039)
**Author:** [@Babak\_Heidari](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Babak_Heidari)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 10:21pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/clarification-on-keeping-vps-models-visible-in-studio/8039 "2025-08-13T22:21:40Z")
I’m building a VPS project in 8th Wall Studio. The 3D model appears when the VPS location is found, but it disappears when I move the camera and walk toward it. From what I understand, this might be caused by the “Targ… --- ## [Location Based AR Experience - Multiple Location Based Elements](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/location-based-ar-experience-multiple-location-based-elements/7990)
**Author:** [@Aaron\_Goleniecki](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Aaron_Goleniecki)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2025, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/location-based-ar-experience-multiple-location-based-elements/7990 "2025-08-08T16:39:05Z")
Hello! My project is a “meditative walk” of sorts, in which users start at one location in the AR experience, and elements are populated in the AR platform based on that specific location. As they walk along the set path… --- ## [VPS Location Not Triggering in Local Development](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/vps-location-not-triggering-in-local-development/7950)
**Author:** [@LEE\_EN\_TUNG](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/LEE_EN_TUNG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 1:40am UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/vps-location-not-triggering-in-local-development/7950 "2025-08-07T01:40:14Z")
Hi 8th Wall Team, I am currently developing a VPS-based navigation map locally. I am able to add multiple VPS locations (wayspots) in my project, but I’m encountering a problem: Only the animation for the first added… --- ## [VPS location won't load](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/vps-location-wont-load/7814)
**Author:** [@IDIA\_Lab](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/IDIA_Lab)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2025, 6:19pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/vps-location-wont-load/7814 "2025-08-06T18:19:39Z")
I am having issues loading a location into 8th wall after we scanned and activated it through the Geospatial Browser in Scaniverse. The mesh never successfully previews in the Geospatial Browser and the mesh does not ap… --- ## [Cost of using 8thwall and Immersal VPS](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/cost-of-using-8thwall-and-immersal-vps/7892)
**Author:** [@saki\_tsunoda](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/saki_tsunoda)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2025, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/cost-of-using-8thwall-and-immersal-vps/7892 "2025-08-01T16:51:52Z")
Hello, I am looking for a webAR for my company’s event. We are looking to create a WebAR using 8thwall and Immersal VPS for our own event. We are currently using 8thwall’s free plan and would like to see how much it wi… --- ## [Issue with VPS Functionality under Educational Old Pro Plan](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/issue-with-vps-functionality-under-educational-old-pro-plan/7784)
**Author:** [@Gaku](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Gaku)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2025, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/issue-with-vps-functionality-under-educational-old-pro-plan/7784 "2025-07-30T18:13:31Z")
Hello, I am a researcher at a university in Japan, working on xR-related projects. We are currently experiencing an issue where VPS does not function properly when using an APP KEY issued under the old Pro plan (which w… --- ## [Failure loading a-node](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/failure-loading-a-node/7838)
**Author:** [@RTR](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/RTR)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2025, 3:43pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/failure-loading-a-node/7838 "2025-07-29T15:43:54Z")
After I open the link to my VPS project, it’s stuck in the loading page forever. The console in inspector shows the following message: core:a-node:error Failure loading node: TypeError: Cannot read properties of undef… --- ## [VPS recognition distance](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/vps-recognition-distance/7745)
**Author:** [@Adrian](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Adrian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2025, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/vps-recognition-distance/7745 "2025-07-23T16:51:00Z")
Hello. I have read in documentation and seen in examples that I should be able to scan objects with Scaniverse in a distance from 0 to 10m and then, the objects should be recognized from even bigger distance (example vid… --- ## [Compatibility Question: 8thWall VPS on AR/MR Devices](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/compatibility-question-8thwall-vps-on-ar-mr-devices/7580)
**Author:** [@LEE\_EN\_TUNG](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/LEE_EN_TUNG)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2025, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/compatibility-question-8thwall-vps-on-ar-mr-devices/7580 "2025-07-15T15:46:50Z")
Hello, I’d like to ask about the compatibility of 8thWall’s VPS and mapping features. Which AR/MR glasses currently support these functions? Specifically, are the following devices capable of running 8thWall VPS and m… [Next page](https://forum.8thwall.com/tag/vps/3.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=vps)