install-extension.md

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Install free extensions	Find and install free extensions for Azure DevOps	conceptual	devops	devops-marketplace	dd117c5c-111f-4361-91c6-ed37fb476c75	jillfra	elbatk	elbatk	04/22/2019	>= tfs-2013

Install free extensions

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Add new features and capabilities to your organization in Azure DevOps by installing extensions. You can install free, preview, or paid In this quickstart, you learn how to install a free extension.

To learn about building your own Azure DevOps extensions, see developing and publishing extensions.

Prerequisites

• Only Azure DevOps project collection administrators or organization owners can install extensions. If you don't have permissions, you can request extensions instead.

• Private extensions must be shared with your organization to be installed. Check out the publishing documentation for information on how to share private extensions.

Install the extension

1. Sign in to the Visual Studio Marketplace > Azure DevOps.

   

2. Find and select the extension that you want to install. For this quickstart, we select Code Search.

3. Choose Get it free.

   

4. Select your organization and select Install to install the extension.

   

   • Why don't I see any organizations?

   • Why can't I install this extension?

Your extension is now installed! You can now go to your organization to use your extension. Also, tell your team about this extension, so they can start using its capabilities too.

Next steps

[!div class="nextstepaction"] Assign paid extensions

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