# Unreal Engine 5.1 Configuration

### Activating Remote Control Plugin&#x20;

<div align="left"><figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/RazR6THh3EAtvpLMGCP1/blobs/2roarNyow55lyc4gaNYG/image.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Unreal Engine 5.1 Plugins</p></figcaption></figure></div>

* Launch the Unreal Engine 5.1 Editor
* Select your project or create a new one
* In the **Level Editor**, go to **Plugins** > **Built-In** > **Messaging**
* Enable the **Remote Control API** plugin, as shown in the image above
* Restart the Unreal Editor

### Adding RCP to Level

<div align="left"><figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/RazR6THh3EAtvpLMGCP1/blobs/exVFUT4n1CwYn7Cfe98a/image.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Creating Remote Control Preset</p></figcaption></figure></div>

* Go to the **Content Browser**
* Right-click and go to **Remote Control**, and select the **Remote Control Preset**
* Drag and drop your **Remote Control Preset Actor** into your **Level**

{% hint style="info" %}
The **Remote Control Preset Actor** will be **invisible** inside the **Level**.
{% endhint %}
