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# How to install an extension

Extpose allows to download extension content (CRX content) as a ZIP file. This instruction describes how to install a downloaded archive to your browser.

Extpose allows to download extension in ZIP file. We archive extension on our servers even if it is deleted from Chrome Web Store.

{% hint style="danger" %}
Please note: 

An extension you download can do anything. 

We don't test if it works and it works as intended. 

USE AT YOUR OWN RISK
{% endhint %}

* You've download the zip file with extension's source code. 
* Unpack ZIP archive, remember location of "\<Some extension name>"
* Open extension page Open <chrome://extensions>&#x20;

  or Use the menu: ⋮ > More tools > Extensions
* Enable "Developer mode" in the upper-right corner of the page

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* Select "Load unpacked" option

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* Find unpacked extension's folder "FOLDER\_NAME"
* Open the folder
* That's it. You can find the extension on the chrome://extensions page

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