Activate ArcGIS extensions

Summary

The instructions provided below describe how to activate ArcGIS Desktop extensions. To use an extension, a valid license is required. For more information, refer to ArcMap: An overview of ArcMap extensions.

Procedure

For version 10.x

1. Start ArcMap or ArcCatalog.
2. Navigate to Customize > Extensions....

3. Check the extensions to be activated.

4. Click Close.

For legacy versions of ArcMap and ArcCatalog

1. Start ArcMap or ArcCatalog.
2. Navigate to Tool > Extensions.
3. Check the extensions to be activated.
4. Click Close.