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title: Import Extensions
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description: A step-by-step guide on how to import extensions.
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Besides default extensions, you can import extensions into Jan by following the steps below:

1. Navigate to **Settings** > **Extensions** >  Click Select under **Manual Installation**.
2. Then, the ~/jan/extensions/extensions.json file will be updated automatically.

:::caution

You need to prepare the extension file in .tgz format to install the **non-default** extension. 

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