# How to install plugins without using a third-party host?

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-install-plugins-without-using-a-third-party-host/406009
**Category:** Self-hosting
**Created:** [June 24, 2026, 11:12am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-install-plugins-without-using-a-third-party-host/406009 "2026-06-24T11:12:49Z")
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### Author: ![merefield](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/merefield/32/176214_2.png) [@merefield](https://meta.discourse.org/u/merefield)
#### Post date: [June 25, 2026, 10:24am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-install-plugins-without-using-a-third-party-host/406009/23 "2026-06-25T10:24:29Z")

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How did it veer off track? You asked a question and people expressed their opinions. Looks completely on topic to me?

You have all the info you need now to implement whatever setup you want?

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