Adding the Chrome browser extension for Connect

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This topic explains how to obtain and add the required IBM Aspera Connect extension to your Chrome browser. The extension is required in each browser you use to interact with Aspera on Cloud.

The Connect extensions are specific to the browser; the procedure for adding an extension to a browser is the same regardless of which OS platform that browser is running on. With a guided install, clicking Install Extension opens the extension link for the browser you are using. With a manual install, be sure to download the extension for the browser you intend to use with Connect.
Important: You must install the Connect app once on your computer. You must install the Connect extension for each browser (except Internet Explorer) you use to access Aspera on Cloud.

To obtain and install the Connect extension for Chrome, follow the procedure below:

  1. When you see the Get started now screen, click Install Extension.

    The following page opens:

  2. Click Add to Chrome. The Add "IBM Aspera Connect"? dialog appears.
  3. Click Add extension.

    If successful, you'll see the message "IBM Aspera Connect has been added to Chrome."
    Note: By default, the Connect extension is disabled in Chrome's incognito mode. To enable the Connect extension, right-click the small Connect icon in the upper-right corner of your browser page. Then open Manage extensions and scroll down to the heading Allow in incognito. Then set the switch to ON as shown below. Note that the Connect extension does not record browser history.