Extensions¶
Extensions are optional add-ons that bolt extra features onto DMS. You manage them at Dealer.ms > Extensions - install, activate, deactivate, and update them all from one screen.
Managing extensions¶
From Dealer.ms > Extensions you can:
- Install an available extension.
- Activate an installed extension to switch its features on.
- Deactivate one to turn it off without removing it.
- Update an extension when a new version is available.
Each extension is independent - activating or deactivating one doesn't affect the others or your core DMS data.
Updates¶
When an extension has an update, DMS flags it in two places:
- A number badge on the Dealer.ms menu.
- An Updates card at the top of your Dashboard, and an update button on the Extensions page.
Keeping extensions up to date keeps them compatible with your DMS version - update them when prompted.
Extensions and your license¶
Extensions are tied to your DMS license level. Each one requires a certain plan to run.
License mismatch auto-deactivates
If your license doesn't cover an extension, DMS will automatically deactivate it and show a notice naming which one. To use it again, upgrade your plan on Billing & Usage, then reactivate the extension.
Where extension features show up¶
An active extension can add its own settings, menu items, dashboard cards, and options throughout DMS - always under the Dealer.ms menu hierarchy, so everything stays in one place. Check the extension's own documentation for what it adds and where.
Next: see update flags on the Dashboard, or check your plan on Billing & Usage.