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# Activating a plugin from your PDI

# Activating a plugin from your PDI {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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One option to get started using an instance is to activate a plugin directly for your PDI.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

You can activate most plugins directly in your PDI. Follow the instructions to [Activate a plugin](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=t_ActivateAPlugin&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-platform-administration&ft:locale=en-US).

## Procedure

1. On your PDI, open AllSystem DefinitionsPlugins.
2. In the Search field, type the <kbd class="ph userinput">&lt;name of the plugin to install&gt;</kbd>, for example, <kbd class="ph userinput">app engine studio</kbd>.
3. On the plugin's card, click the Install/Update All button.
4. Optional:In the Install dialog, select the Load demo data option to install the plugin's sample data.
5. Select the Install button.
6. When the installation is complete, click the Close button in the Install dialog.

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