Welcome to Virbela, where your virtual office is more than just a workspace; it’s a fully customizable environment designed to foster connection, collaboration, and community no matter where your team is located.
If you’re new to Virbela, this guide will walk you through everything you need to get started and help you make your space feel like home.
Step 1: Install and Set Up Virbela
Getting started is simple:
- Download the Installer:
Visit virbela.com and download the Open Campus installer for either Windows or Mac. - Install the Application:
Double-click the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. - Register and Log In:
Open Virbela, create a new account (or log in if provided credentials by your company), and get ready to dive in. - Customize Your Avatar:
Make your virtual self! Choose your avatar’s appearance, outfit, hairstyle, and more. This is how your colleagues and visitors will see you in-world. - Enter the Virtual Campus:
Once your avatar is set, you’ll arrive in the welcome area of Open Campus, ready to explore, attend events, or meet with your team.
Step 2: Make Your Team Suite Your Own
Most newcomers to Virbela start with a Team Suite — a private, customizable office space within Open Campus. This is your team’s private virtual office, and you have plenty of ways to shape it to fit your brand and workflow:
- Invite Your Team & Visitors:
Share access with teammates or clients. Visitors can enter using a password you provide for your suite. - Customize the Layout:
Choose between a reception area or sitting area at the entrance. Configure individual offices, shared meeting rooms, or open seating as you see fit. - Brand Your Space:
Upload your company logo, personalize wall art, and post clickable images or links within the suite for easy sharing of documents, videos, or resources. - Name Individual Offices:
Display team member names above doors, assign private offices, or set up conference areas. The space is flexible to match your needs. - Enhance Meetings:
Use web boards to share screens or collaborate on content. Turn on your webcam to have face-to-face conversations, bringing human connection into the virtual world.
Step 3: Create a Real Office Vibe
A virtual office can feel just as lively as a physical one, if you make room for spontaneous connection:
- Host Team Office Hours:
Set regular times when team members “hang out” in the suite to encourage casual drop-ins, quick brainstorms, and impromptu chats. - Plan Social Moments:
Celebrate wins, host virtual coffee breaks, or run informal meetups to make the space feel warm and inviting. - Keep the Door Open:
Just like a real office, leaving your virtual door “open” signals you’re available for conversation, inviting collaboration and connection.
Final Tips for New Users:
- Don’t be afraid to explore! Virbela’s Open Campus has public spaces, event halls, and networking lounges where you can meet others.
- Use voice chat or text to communicate with anyone nearby.
- Schedule team events or client meetings right inside your suite; it can function as your primary collaboration space.
Ready to Make Virbela Your Team’s Home Base?
A virtual office in Virbela offers the best of both worlds: flexibility for remote teams and the energy of an in-person workspace. As you get comfortable, you’ll discover even more ways to make the space your own, and build a workplace that grows with your team.
Contact us today to learn more about getting a Team Suite of your own.
