HOW TO

Connect an Add-In to ArcGIS Pro

Last Published: October 1, 2025

Summary

This article describes the steps to install and connect an Add-In (.esriAddInX) to ArcGIS Pro, which can be downloaded from the following sites:

Procedure

The ArcGIS Solution Deployment Add-In (esriAddInX) is used for the example.

Install the Add-In

  1. Browse to the folder where the Add-In was extracted
    • Is recommended to always use the same folder for all Add-Ins
    • By default, a copy of all the Add-Ins installed are saved in C:\Users\<username>\Documents\ArcGIS\AddIns\ArcGISPro
  2. Double-click the .esriAddInX file to launch the Esri ArcGIS Add-In Installation Utility.
  3. Click Install Add-In.
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Connect the Add-In to ArcGIS Pro

  1. Launch ArcGIS Pro.
  2. Go to Settings > Add-In Manager.
  3. On the Options tab, click Add Folder.
  4. Browse to the folder where the Add-In previously installed is hosted.
  5. Re-open ArcGIS Pro to apply the changes.
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Article ID: 000026259

Software:
  • ArcGIS Pro 2 8 x
  • ArcGIS Pro 2 7 x
  • ArcGIS Pro 1 x
  • ArcGIS Pro 2 x

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