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sidebar_position: 1
title: Installing
description: Install Podman Desktop extension
tags: [podman-desktop, extension, publishing]
keywords: [podman desktop, extension, publishing]
---

# Installing a Podman Desktop extension

Installing an extension is a great way to expand the capability of Podman Desktop.

#### Procedure

1. Click on the **Extensions** button. <!-- markdownlint-disable-line MD029 -->

![Extension Screenshot](../img/extensions-icon.png)

2. Browse the **Catalog** and install the extension. <!-- markdownlint-disable-line MD029 -->

![Catalog Screenshot](../img/browse-catalog.png)

3. Alternatively, you can also press **Install custom...** to install an extension from a container image. <!-- markdownlint-disable-line MD029 -->

![Install Custom Extension Dialoge](../img/install-custom.png)

#### Verification

- The extension can be verified by checking the **Installed** section of the Extensions page.

- Depending on the extension, items can appear in the status bar, tray menu, or other areas of Podman Desktop.
