How to Install a Module in Dotnetnuke® (DNN5)

DNN v5 refers to modules as extensions. There are two types of module extensions:

1. Pre-installed Modules – modules included in DNN that have not been included in the build.
2. Third Party Modules – modules built or bought and added to DNN to extend DNN’s core functionality.

I will demonstrate how to install both types.

Adding Pre-installed Modules

1. Log into your DNN instances using a Host account.

   

2. In the control panel at the top of the screen, select Install Additional Extensions.

3. Another way to access the Install Additional Extensions is through the Host menu. From the HOST drop down menu select Extensions.

   

4. On the Extensions page, select Batch Install Extension from the Extensions module options drop down.

   

5. The Batch Install Extensions module will display. Select any available modules you would like to install. I have selected the FAQs module in the example.

   

6. When you have selected all of extensions you wish to install, select Install Selected Extensions at the bottom of the page.

7. FAQs will now appear in your Module drop down box in your Control panel.

   

You have successfully installed your module!!!

Adding third Party Modules

1. Log into your DNN instances using a Host account.

   

2. From the HOST drop down menu select Module Definitions.

   

3. On the Module Definitions page, select Install Module from the Module Definitions’ module options drop down.

   

4. You will be taken to the Install Package wizard. Browse to the module package you would like to install. Of course, in this example I am installing Open Web Studio. After you have browsed, select Next.

   

5. Information about the select module will display. Select Next.

   

6. If available, release note information will display. Select Next.

   

7. If License information exists for this module you will need to accept the terms of the license.

   

8. When the install process is finished you will see a list of actions taken. ‘EndJob Installation successful .’ will display at the bottom when complete.

   

You have successfully installed your module!!!