How to Install a Drupal Module

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Drupal modules are sets of code that extend the functionality and features of a Drupal website. Each module in Drupal can add new features or alter the existing functionality of the core system.

In the following paragraphs, you will read how to install a module on your Drupal website.

 

How to Install a Drupal Module

Several easy-to-follow steps will help you install a Drupal module on your website.

 

1. Download the Drupal Module on Your Device

You should first log in to your Drupal admin dashboard to install a Drupal module.

Once you do, head to Drupal.org and navigate to Download->Modules via the main menu:

Browse Drupal website for modules

 

Then, browse the rich library of Drupal modules and find the one that fits your needs.

For this demonstration, we will be using Webform.

Once you find a suitable module, click on its name on the Drupal modules page:

Drupal module name

 

Once you click on the module’s name, a new page with information about the module will open.  Scroll down to the bottom of this page and select a release that suits your version of Drupal:

Select module release

 

A new page will load after you click on the suitable release version. From there, you should download the module to your computer device. To do so, simply click on the Download tar.gz button and the download process will begin automatically:

Download Drupal module to your computer device

 

2. Upload the Drupal Module to Your Website

After you download the module on your computer device, log in to Drupal.

Once you do, head to Extend via the main menu:

Drupal Extend menu item

 

Then, click on the blue + Add new module button:

 Add new Module Button in Drupal

 

After that, click on Browse…, so you can find the downloaded module on your device and upload it to Drupal:

Browse for the module on your computer device

Once you select the module from your computer device, click on the blue Continue button at the bottom of the page. This will prompt the upload process:

Continue the installation process of the Drupal module

Once the upload process is finished, Drupal will display a confirmation message:

Drupal confirmation message

 

3. Install the Drupal Module

Now that you have uploaded a Drupal module, head back to the admin panel and head to Extend:

Drupal extend menu

 

Find the module in the list, and check the boxes next to its components:

Add ticks to all module items

 

Once you check all the necessary boxes, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the blue Install button. This will prompt Drupal to install the module you just selected:

Prompt Drupal to install the new module

 

Once the installation process is finished, Drupal will display a confirmation message:

Installation confirmation message

 

4. Post-Installation Steps

After installing and enabling the module, you might need to configure it. This typically involves:

Configuration: Navigate to the configuration page of the module, which can usually be found under the “Configuration” menu in the admin toolbar.

Follow the instructions provided by the module to set it up properly.

Permissions: Set the appropriate permissions for the module by going to “People” -> “Permissions”. Assign roles and permissions as necessary.

By following these methods, you can successfully install and enable modules in Drupal, extending your site’s functionality.

 

Conclusion

Drupal modules are a fundamental aspect of the CMS, providing the flexibility and power needed to create complex and feature-rich websites.

Installing modules is straightforward and won’t take you more than a few minutes.

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