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Installing an App Manually

Warning:
  • QNAP recommends only installing apps from the App Center or from the QNAP website. QNAP shall not be held liable for any damages, data loss, or security vulnerabilities resulting from the installation and use of unauthorized apps from untrusted sources.

  • App Center does not allow the installation of invalid apps, including apps with invalid digital signatures, apps not approved by App Center, or from the Software Store. If App Center detects the app installed is invalid, it will immediately terminate app installation and request you to remove the app.

Important:

Certain apps require activating a subscription or license before app installation. You can go to Software Store to purchase an app license or subscription. For details about activating an app license, see Licenses.

  1. Open App Center.
  2. Click on the toolbar.

    The Install Manually window appears.

  3. Click Browse.
  4. Locate and select the installation package.
  5. Click Install.

    A message appears.

  6. Depending on the scenario, perform one of the following actions.

    Scenario

    Actions

    The app has a valid digital signature.

    1. Read the confirmation message.

    2. Click OK.

    The app does not have a valid digital signature, and you enabled the installation of apps without valid digital signatures.

    1. Read the confirmation message.

    2. Click OK.

    The app does not have a valid digital signature, and you did not enable the installation of apps without valid digital signatures.

    1. Read the warning message.

    2. Select I understand the risks and want to install this application.

    3. Click Install.

    Tip:

    For more information on this setting, see Enabling Installation of Apps without Digital Signatures.

    App Center installs the app.