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title: "Manage Extensions on the Whatfix Dashboard"
slug: "manage-extensions-on-the-whatfix-dashboard"
updated: 2025-09-08T03:04:48Z
published: 2025-09-08T03:04:48Z
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.whatfix.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Manage Extensions on the Whatfix Dashboard

### Overview

Whatfix extensions display content to users as an overlay on an application. Use Whatfix extensions when you do not have access to the application's source code.

The Whatfix Guidance Dashboard enables you to generate extensions across different browsers.

          **Note:**

          

Only an **Account Manager** can perform the following task. For more information about available roles, see [Whatfix User Roles](/studio/docs/whatfix-user-roles).

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Use **Manage Extensions** in your Whatfix Dashboard to configure, download, and view extensions.

The following image displays the options to download the Whatfix extension:

- as a **Zip File** ([to manually load the extension](/studio/docs/how-to-install-a-whatfix-chrome-extension-from-a-zip-file)).
- from the Whatfix Store.
- from the Edge Store.  

![manage_extension_enabled](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/manage_extension_enabled.png)

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You have to enable extensions to see the **Manage Extensions** option in your Whatfix Dashboard. To enable it, contact [support@whatfix.com](mailto:support@whatfix.com?Subject=Enable%20browser%20extension&Body=Hi%20team%2C%0A%0AKindly%20enable%20browser%20extensions%20for%20my%20account.).

    Configure Whatfix Extension  
    
     

### Set up the Manage Extensions page

Use the following steps to set up the Manage Extensions page:

1. On the Whatfix Guidance dashboard, click **Settings**. ![ia_left_nav_settings](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/ia_left_nav_settings.png)
2. Click **Content deployment**. ![ia_settings_content%20deployement](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/ia_settings_content%20deployement.png)

1. Go to the **Configurations** tab. ![Dashboard_me_config](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/Dashboard_me_config.png)
2. Use the following details and complete the information on the form to generate an extension: The following fields need to be filled in to create the extension:

**a)** **Extension Name** - Click the **Edit** icon and enter a name for your extension. A best practice is to use Whatfix for Enterprise or Application name. For example: **Whatfix For Salesforce Lightning**. ![Dashboard_extension_name](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/Dashboard_extension_name.png)

**b)** **Extension Description** - Click the **Edit** icon and enter a short description of the extension. For example: Whatfix provides in-app interactive guides and Flows to Ease User Onboarding, Reduce Training, and Improve Support. ![Dashboard_me_extension_des](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/Dashboard_me_extension_des.png)

**c)** **Extension Icon** - Click the **Choose** to customize the extension with a logo of your choice. The icon you upload is what your users see on their extension once they download the extension on their browsers. ![Dashboard_me_extension_icon](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/Dashboard_me_extension_icon.png)

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Only the .png format is supported for icons. The maximum dimensions supported are 128 x 128 pixels. Up to 1 MB size is supported.

**d)** **Other Browsers** - Choose all the browsers you want to build the extension for. ![Dashboard_me_browsers](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/Dashboard_me_browsers.png)

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- In the **Configurations** tab, disable the browser toggle. Disabling the browser stops showing content to your end users. ![enable_toggle](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/enable_toggle.png)
- When you clear the extension type checkbox, end users can only see the content that has been updated last before clearing the checkbox.
- If you want to update the content, select the extension you want, and then [push the content and widgets back to Production](/studio/docs/pushing-whatfix-content-to-production). The extension gets updated automatically and your end users can see the updated content. ![enable_extensions](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/enable_extensions.png)

The system sends an email that includes a link to download the respective extension file to the registered email associated with the account. The information on the last generated version of the extension is also displayed (only for all extensions that were updated).

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Depending on the browser that your users are using, the following timelines may be applicable when you generate and publish browser extensions:

| Browser | Extension Update Time |
| --- | --- |
| Google Chrome and Edge (Whatfix Store) | 30 minutes. |
| Google Chrome and Edge (Chrome Store) | Generates in 10 minutes. Takes 48-72 hours to get approved. |
| Google Chrome and Edge (Edge Store) | Generates in less than 10 minutes. Takes up to 7 days to get approved. |
| Internet Explorer | 10 minutes. |
| Legacy Edge | 48-72 hours |
| Safari (Apple Store) | Generates in 48-72 hours. Takes up to 7 days to get approved |

    Download Whatfix Extension for various browsers  
    
     

- For the Chrome and Edge browsers, Whatfix enables you to select the extension you want to download: the Whatfix Store extension, the Chrome Store extension, the Edge Store extension, and the ZIP File and shows only the extension you select on the browser card.  

![chromium_extensions](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/chromium_extensions.png)

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To configure the Edge Store extension, contact [support@whatfix.com](mailto:support@whatfix.com?Subject=Configure%20Edge%20Store%20extension&Body=Hi%20team%2C%0A%0AKindly%20help%20me%20configure%20the%20Edge%20Store%20extension.)

- The ZIP file, the Chrome Store extension, the Edge Store extension, and the Whatfix Store extension, are separated, which means that you receive email notifications only for the extension you select.

Example: If you select only the Whatfix Store extension, then you receive an email notification only for that particular extension.

- For the Chrome and Edge (Chromium) browsers, configure and download the PowerShell Script for the Whatfix Store extension directly from the Whatfix Dashboard. ![whatfix_store_ps_script](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/whatfix_store_ps_script.png)
- See the **Extension ID**, the **VERSION** number of the extension, and the date the extension is **Updated On** only for the extension you select. ![details_version_updated_on](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/details_version_updated_on.png)

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The latest version of the ZIP file is not displayed.

     Enable Chrome and Edge (Chromium) extension 
    
     

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- The Chrome browser is selected as the default browser.
- By default, the Whatfix Store extension and the ZIP are already selected. Select any one of the extensions or all of them.

1. In the **Configurations** page, enable the **Chrome and Edge (Chromium)** toggle. ![Dashboard_me_chrome_enable](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/Dashboard_me_chrome_enable.png)
2. In the dialog box, click **Enable**. ![Dashboard_enable_chrome](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/Dashboard_enable_chrome.png)
3. Select the extension checkbox you want to download: Whatfix Store, Chrome Store, Edge Store, or ZIP. ![dashboard_choose_extension](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/dashboard_choose_extension.png)

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To configure the Edge Store extension, contact [support@whatfix.com](mailto:support@whatfix.com?Subject=Configure%20Edge%20Store%20extension&Body=Hi%20team%2C%0A%0AKindly%20help%20me%20configure%20the%20Edge%20Store%20extension.).

1. Go to the **Extensions** tab to download your extension.  

![2023-01-10_16-25-29](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/2023-01-10_16-25-29.png)

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- The first time you generate the extension, there's a **Generate** button.
- You don't have to manually update your extension every time you update your Whatfix content. When you push your Whatfix content and widgets to the Production stage, your extension is automatically updated. For more information on how to push Whatfix content and widgets to Production, see [Push Whatfix content and widgets to Production](/studio/docs/pushing-whatfix-content-to-production). You will receive an email once your extension is updated.
- For any configuration update such as updating a global setting or AC code, the Chrome browser extension needs to be generated again. In this case, contact [support@whatfix.com](http://mailto:support@whatfix.com?subject=Update%20Chrome%20extension%20&body=Hi%20team%2C%20%0A%0AI%20have%20made%20some%20configuration%20updates%20in%20the%20dashboard.%20Could%20you%20please%20help%20me%20update%20the%20Chrome%20browser%20extension%3F%0A%0AThanks%20and%20regards.) to update the extension.
- The extension can be hosted either on the Chrome Web Store, the Edge Store, or the [Whatfix Store](/studio/docs/setting-up-the-whatfix-store-extension).
- On the Chrome Web Store, the time required to get content approved is subject to Chrome's approval policies and timelines. We have noticed that the content may take anywhere between 1-3 working days before it gets approved and updated. (tentatively).
- On the Edge Store, the content may take up to 7 business days before it gets approved and updated. While the Whatfix Store takes approximately 30 minutes to update content.
- Once the extension is generated,  

**For Chrome Store:** Click the link to see the URL. The Extension ID is the last part of the URL. This ID is used by your IT team during the mass deployment of the extension.  

**For Edge Store:** Click the link to see the URL. The Extension ID is the last part of the URL. This ID is used by your IT team during the mass deployment of the extension.  

**For Whatfix Store:** Download the PowerShell script. This script is run by your IT team in all domain-joined machines to deploy the extension.

1. Click **Details**.  

![2023-01-10_16-26-07](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/2023-01-10_16-26-07.png)

See the **Extension ID**, the **VERSION** number of the extension, and the date the extension is **Updated On** for the extension you have selected. Under **Actions**, download the PowerShell Script for the Whatfix Store extension and the ZIP file. ![details_extensions](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/details_extensions.png)

    Enable Firefox Extension
    
     

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For more information on the Firefox extensions, contact [support@whatfix.com](mailto:support@whatfix.com?Subject=Enable%20Firefox%20extensions&Body=Hi%20team%2C%0A%0AKindly%20provide%20me%20more%20information%20on%20Firefox%20extension.).

    Enable IE Extension 
    
     

1. Enable the **Internet Explorer** toggle. ![Dashboard_ie_enable](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/Dashboard_ie_enable.png)
2. On the pop-up, click **Enable**. ![Dashboard_ie_popup](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/Dashboard_ie_popup.png)

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You cannot select the downloadable files for IE. ![Dashboard_ie_select1](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/Dashboard_ie_select%281%29.png)

1. Go to the **Extensions** tab and download the Internet Explorer extension.  

![ie_extension](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/ie_extension.png)

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- The first time you generate the extension, there's a **Generate** button that enables you to use to get an installer file for the extension. Your IT team can use this file to install the extension on all end user browsers.
- You don't have to manually update your extension, every time you update your Whatfix content. When you push your Whatfix content and widgets to the Production stage, your extension is automatically updated. For more information on how to push Whatfix content and widgets to Production, see [Push Whatfix content and widgets to Production](/studio/docs/pushing-whatfix-content-to-production). You will receive an email once your extension is updated.  

![IE_email](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/IE_email.png)
- For any configuration update such as updating a global setting or AC code, the IE browser extension needs to be generated again. In this case, contact [support@whatfix.com](http://mailto:support@whatfix.com?subject=Update%20IE%20extension%20&body=Hi%20team%2C%20%0A%0AI%20have%20made%20some%20configuration%20updates%20in%20the%20dashboard.%20Could%20you%20please%20help%20me%20update%20the%20IE%20browser%20extension%3F%0A%0AThanks%20and%20regards.) to update the extension.

1. Click **Details**.  

![ie_details_extension](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/ie_details_extension.png)

See the **VERSION** number of the extension and the date the extension is **Updated On** for the Internet Explorer extension. Under **Actions**, download the extension. ![2022-07-01_16-30-50](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/2022-07-01_16-30-50.png)

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By default, the Extension ID is not displayed for IE.

    Enable Safari Extension
    
     

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If you're unable to see the Safari extension on your dashboard, go to the **Content Deployment** page on the Whatfix Guidance Dashboard and add **_v2** to the URL. ![safari extension url change.png](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/safari%20extension%20url%20change.png)

1. Enable the **Safari** toggle. ![enable safari extension.png](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/enable%20safari%20extension.png)
2. On the pop-over, click **Enable**. ![enable safari in popup.png](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/enable%20safari%20in%20popup.png)

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Select the **Apple Store** checkbox if you want to download the extension using Apple store. ![safari select apple store.png](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/safari%20select%20apple%20store.png)

By default, the .zip download files for **iOS App** (**IPA**) and **macOS App** (**APP**) are enabled. Download the extension file for iOS or macOS based on which device's browser you want to show Whatfix content.

1. Go to the **Extensions** tab and download the Safari extension.  

![safari download extension.png](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/safari%20download%20extension.png)

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- The first time you generate the extension, there's a **Generate** button that enables you to get an installer file for the extension. ![safari click generate.png](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/safari%20click%20generate.png)
- If you're generating the Safari extension for the first time, some additional configuration is required. Contact [support@whatfix.com](mailto:support@whatfix.com?Subject=Enable%20extension%20for%20my%20Safari%20browser&Body=Hello%20Team%2C%0A%0APlease%20generate%20and%20enable%20extensions%20on%20my%20Safari%20browser.%20%0A%0AMore%20information%3A%0A%0AThanks%20and%20regards.) to generate and enable extensions on Safari browser for the first time.
- You don't have to manually update your extension, every time you update your Whatfix content. When you push your Whatfix content and widgets to the Production stage, your extension is automatically updated. For more information on how to push Whatfix content and widgets to Production, see [Push Whatfix content and widgets to Production](/studio/docs/pushing-whatfix-content-to-production). You will receive an email once your extension is updated.
- For any configuration update such as updating a global setting or AC code, the Safari browser extension needs to be generated again. In this case, contact [support@whatfix.com](http://mailto:support@whatfix.com?subject=Update%20Safari%20extension%20&body=Hi%20team%2C%20%0A%0AI%20have%20made%20some%20configuration%20updates%20in%20the%20dashboard.%20Could%20you%20please%20help%20me%20update%20the%20Safari%20browser%20extension%3F%0A%0AThanks%20and%20regards.) to update the extension.
- On the Apple Store, the time required to get content approved is subject to Apple's approval policies and timelines. We have noticed that the content may take anywhere between 3-7 working days before it gets approved and updated. (tentatively).

The **Extensions** tab displays the following information for the Safari extension: ![safari details tab.png](https://cdn.document360.io/a268766e-d74d-4619-9613-e2472f809ffb/Images/Documentation/safari%20details%20tab.png)

See the **VERSION** number of the extension and the date the extension is **Updated On** for the Safari extension. Under **Actions**, download the extension.

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By default, the Extension ID is not displayed for Safari.

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- If you want to understand which deployment method is the best option for you, contact [support@whatfix.com](mailto:support@whatfix.com?Subject=Best%20deployment%20method%20for%20us&Body=Hello%20Team%2C%0A%0AKindly%20assist%20me%20with%20which%20deployment%20method%20would%20be%20the%20best%20option%20for%20us.%20%0A%0AMore%20information%3A%0A%0AThanks%20and%20regards.).
- The Integration tab on the Dashboard is not displayed once extensions are enabled.

## Related

- [Browser Extension ](/browser-extension.md)