# Registering an app using the app store

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An app can only be registered by an Administrator of the registry, or of the relevant Stewardship Organization
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The app store can be used to add additional functionality to the Aristotle Metadata Registry in the form of addons/plugins.

### How to register an app with the app store

1. Select 'Administrator tools' from the left side panel.

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2. Select 'Manage Stewardship Organisations', then select the name of the Stewardship Organisation you wish to grant access to the app you are registering.

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3. Select the setup icon, then 'Manage Apps'.

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4. Select 'Register a new app'.

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5. **If you wish to install an Aristotle/Verified App**, select 'Install' on the relevant app. **If you wish to install an external app**, enter the app URL into the 'Fetch Manifest' field, then select 'Fetch Manifest'.

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6. Select the appropriate Visibillity option. Public visibility will make the app visible to all registry users, whilst Stewardship Organisation will make the app visible only to members of the Stewardship Organisation.

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7. Check the acknowledgement checkbox, then select 'Register App'.

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8. The app can now be found under 'Toolbox' > 'Apps'.

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