# Can I create a session while an avatar is still processing?

**URL:** <https://protoface.discourse.group/t/can-i-create-a-session-while-an-avatar-is-still-processing/63>\
**Category:** Avatars & Sessions\
**Created:** [July 6, 2026, 7:32pm UTC](https://protoface.discourse.group/t/can-i-create-a-session-while-an-avatar-is-still-processing/63 "2026-07-06T19:32:29Z")\
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**Author:** ![proton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8491ac/32.png) [@proton](https://protoface.discourse.group/u/proton)\
**Post date:** [July 6, 2026, 7:32pm UTC](https://protoface.discourse.group/t/can-i-create-a-session-while-an-avatar-is-still-processing/63/1 "2026-07-06T19:32:29Z")

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No. An avatar needs to be ready before it can run a session.

If your custom avatar is still processing, wait for the build to finish. You can use `av_stock_001` in the meantime to test your integration path.