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description: Extensions
keywords: Docker Extensions, Docker Desktop, Linux, Mac, Windows, feedback
title: Marketplace extensions
---

## Install an extension

> **Note**
>
> For some extensions, a separate account needs to be created before use.

To install an extension:

1. Open Docker Desktop.
2. From the Dashboard, select **Add Extensions** in the menu bar.
   The Extensions Marketplace opens.
3. Browse the available extensions.
   You can sort the list of extensions by **Recently added** or alphabetically.
4. Click **Install**.

From here, you can click **Open** to access the extension or install additional extensions. The extension also appears in the menu bar.

## Update an extension

You can update any extension outside of Docker Desktop releases. To update an extension to the latest version:

1. Navigate to Docker Dashboard, and from the menu bar select the ellipsis to the right of **Extensions**.
2. Click **Manage Extensions**.
   If an extension has a new version available, it displays an **Update** button.
3. Click **Update**.

## Uninstall an extension

You can uninstall an extension at any time.

> **Note**
>
> Any data used by the extension that is stored in a volume must be manually deleted.

1. From the menu bar, select the ellipsis to the right of **Extensions**.
2. Click **Manage Extensions**. This displays a list of extensions you've installed.
3. Click **Uninstall**.
