How to Install and/or Uninstall An Add-in Manually Into MyGeotab Database
Written By Philip Stanoev
This guide provides comprehensive instructions for installing, configuring, and removing add-ins within the MyGeotab platform. Add-ins extend platform functionality and require appropriate user security clearances for system settings modification and add-in administration.
Add-In Installation Process
Installation Requirements
User account must have access permissions for "Change system settings" and "Administer Add-ins" in security clearance configuration to access necessary administrative pages.
Step-by-Step Installation
Log in to MyGeotab platform
Navigate to Administration > System > System Settings or use new menu path System > Settings
Click Add-Ins tab to access add-in management interface
Set "Allow unverified Add-Ins" to Yes for third-party add-in installation
Click + Add-In to initiate installation process
Copy and paste configuration file text into textfield under Configuration tab
For MyGeotab-hosted add-ins, navigate to Files tab and upload add-in files through drag-and-drop or individual file selection
Click OK to add add-in to installation list
Click Save to complete installation process
Add-In Removal Process
Standard Uninstallation Method
Login to MyGeotab platform
Navigate to Administration > System > System Settings or System > Settings
Click Add-Ins tab to access installed add-ins list
Select target add-in for removal
Click Remove button
Confirm removal by clicking Yes on confirmation popup
Click Save to finalize removal and wait for green confirmation banner stating "Your changes have been saved."
Marketplace Add-In Removal
Add-ins installed from Geotab Marketplace can be uninstalled by locating the add-in within the marketplace interface and clicking "Uninstall Now" in the top right corner for streamlined removal process.
User Permission Requirements
Required Security Clearances:
Change system settings access
Administer Add-ins permissions
Users without these clearances cannot access necessary administrative pages for add-in management and installation procedures.
Add-In Examples and Resources
Available Add-In Examples:
Bulk Edit Add-In functionality and access procedures
ELD Information Add-In installation path and configuration
Additional Resources:
How to access the Bulk Edit add-in: https://community.geotab.com/s/article/How-to-access-the-Bulk-Edit-add-in
Add-in management provides enhanced platform capabilities through third-party integrations and custom functionality extensions while maintaining system security through proper permission controls and verification processes.