Forum Response - Installing an extension

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  • Revision id: 118291
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  • Creator: Tonnes
  • Comment: consistent use of "XPI file"
  • Reviewed: Yes
  • Reviewed:
  • Reviewed by: buluma_michael
  • Is approved? Yes
  • Is current revision? No
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In order to install a downloaded extension, please do the following:

  1. Click the menu button New Fx Menu and choose Add-ons.
  2. Drag your downloaded XPI file to the Add-ons Manager tab and drop it.

or

  1. Click the menu button New Fx Menu and choose Add-ons.
  2. Click the gear icon at the top-right corner to the left of the search box and select Install Add-on From File…
  3. Locate the XPI file you downloaded and click Open.
  4. You may need to restart Thunderbird when prompted.

For more detailed instructions and information about installing add-ons, see Installing an Add-on in Thunderbird.