Installing Chrome Extensions
Installing Chrome Extensions (For Students)
** If you’re receiving an error that you do not have access to the Chrome Web Store, please make sure to follow step 1 of the instructions**
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Sign Out of Chrome (If logged into Pitzer Student Account):
- Launch Google Chrome.
- Click on your profile picture or initials at the top right corner of the browser window.
- In the dropdown menu, click on Sign out. This will sign you out of your Google account on Chrome.
- (You must be signed out of your Pitzer student account prior to Extension installation, you can sign back in after installation)
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Open the Chrome Web Store:
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Find the Extension:
- Use the search bar at the top left to type the name of the extension you want to install.
- Browse through the results and select the extension you want.
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Add the Extension:
- Click on the extension you want to add.
- On the extension’s page, click the Add to Chrome button.
- A pop-up will appear asking for confirmation and listing the permissions the extension needs. Click Add extension to confirm.
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Wait for Installation:
- The extension will download and install automatically. You will see a notification once the installation is complete.
- The extension’s icon will appear to the right of the address bar.
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Manage the Extension:
- To manage your extensions, click the three dots (menu) at the top right of Chrome, go to More tools, and then Extensions.
- Here, you can enable/disable extensions, remove them, or adjust their settings.
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Sign in to Chrome (Optional)
- Click profile picture at the top right corner of the browser window.
- Click Sign in to Chrome
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Pin the Extension (Optional):
- If you want the extension to be easily accessible, click the puzzle piece icon next to the address bar.
- Find your extension in the list and click the pin icon next to it.