.. _geofence_install:

Installing the GeoServer GeoFence extension
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For version 2.15 and later, use the standard procedure to install an extension.

#. Visit the :website:`website download <download>` page, locate your release, and download: :download_extension:`geofence`
   
   The download link will be in the :guilabel:`Extensions` section under :guilabel:`Other`.
   
   .. warning:: Ensure to match plugin (example |release| above) version to the version of the GeoServer instance.

#. Extract the files in this archive to the :file:`WEB-INF/lib` directory of your GeoServer installation.

#. Restart GeoServer