# Backstage Mode

Backstage mode provides a series of debug visualisations in-game that are normally only visible from the Unreal editor, such as the bounds of each [ExistentSpace](/documentation/v0.0.2/resources/classes-components/existentspace.md), and the physical locations of [Players](/documentation/v0.0.2/resources/existent-api/index/existentplayer.md) and [props ](/documentation/v0.0.2/resources/classes-components/existenttrackercomponent.md)inhabiting different Spaces than your own.

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Backstage mode also enables the Existent debug panel, which is attached to your Player’s left hand. This panel displays all Unreal log messages, and also allows you to trigger [Vehicles ](/documentation/v0.0.2/resources/classes-components/existentvehicle.md)in your level to drive, or to instantly teleport your Player to a different Space. The debug panel is operated by hovering the tip of your right index finger on any of its virtual buttons for half a second in order to trigger a button press.

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To enable backstage mode, simply toggle `bBackstageModeEnabled` on your [ExistentPlayer](/documentation/v0.0.2/resources/existent-api/index/existentplayer.md), toggle it in the ‘Level’ or ‘Server’ tabs in the inspection panel or enable it via [RealityBridge](/documentation/v0.0.2/learning-existent/realitybridge.md) or the console command `Existent.BackstageMode.Enable`.

Note that backstage mode being enabled or disabled applies only to your machine’s copy of your [locally controlled Player](/documentation/v0.0.2/overview/glossary.md), and does not alter the view of any other Players, or your Player’s remote copy on another machine.

## Example Video

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