Install an Extension

DNN Version: 09.02.00
12/08/2019 • 1 minute to read
Contributors  david-poindexter
12/08/2019  • 1 minute to read  • Contributors  david-poindexter

Prerequisites

A host / super user account. Hosts have full permissions to all sites in the DNN instance. A host account is required to upload modules and themes, because they might contain executable code. (An administrator account is sufficient to apply modules and themes to a website.)

Steps

  1. Go to Persona Bar > Settings > Extensions.

    Persona Bar > Settings > Extensions

  2. Click/Tap Install Extension.

    Install Extension

  3. Upload the zip file containing the extension package.

    Upload the zip file containing the extension package

  4. Informational pages will be displayed one after the other:

    • Package Information includes the extension's version and description, as well as information about the creator.

      Package Information

    • Release Notes displays what's new in the current release of the extension.

      Release Notes

    • License displays the creator's license terms. Accept the license to continue.

      License

    • Package Installation Report displays a log of actions performed by the installation.

      Package Installation Report

  5. Verify that the newly installed extension appears in the list under the Installed Extensions tab.

    New extension appears under Installed Extensions.

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