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The Extensions Manager is installed as part of the core GlobalSearch product on your GlobalSearch server, as are most of the extensions. To enable extensions for a client, the Extensions tray application will need to be installed on a client's workstation. This acts as the bridge between a browser and the enhanced features offered through GlobalSearch Extensions.  

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  1. To install the Extensions tray application, log into your GlobalSearch web client.

  2. In the GlobalSearch web client toolbar, click the Extensions () icon.



  3. If the Extensions tray application is not installed, GlobalSearch will display a message indicating the application can not be found and will give you the option to download it. Click Download to begin downloading the setup files.



  4. When the download is complete, you should have a file named setup.exe in your Downloads folder.



  5. Run setup.exe and follow the prompts to accept the SSL Certificate. 



    Warning
    titleNote for installations on servers

    On server environments, IE Enhanced Security Configuration can interfere with the deployment process for Extensions. It is recommended you disable IE ESC when installing.


  6. Enter your GlobalSearch login credentials.  It is always advisable for this user name and password to match the one you normally log into GlobalSearch with.
    1. There will be some variation at this step depending on your GlobalSearch or GlobalSearch Extentions versions. Newer versions get different prompts. Even if you have upgraded you may still have different prompts.



    2. If this menu doesn't automatically pop up. You would need to go to the bottom right of your screen to the extensions puzzle piece. Right click on it. Then click on GlobalSearch Extensions.

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d. Enter in your username and password. Change to your domain. Change the server name or IP address to your addresses.

e. A newer alternate variation of the login menu for entering your credential may pop up for you after the install of GlobalSearch Extensions. This mirrors the 6.2.x login menu.

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