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# Enable the External Catalog in Patch My PC Cloud

*Applies to: Patch My PC Cloud*

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To enable the **External** catalog in Patch My PC (PMPC) Cloud:

1. From the PMPC Cloud Portal, navigate to **App Catalog | External**<br>

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   The **External** catalog page is displayed.
2. On the **External** page, read the warning displayed about using apps from external sources. If you accept the risk, check the **I understand and accept the risks of using external catalogs** checkbox, followed by **Confirm**.<br>

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   The **External** catalog page refreshes.<br>

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## Next Steps

Now that the **External** catalog has been enabled, you [add an app to it](/patch-my-pc-cloud/app-catalog/external-apps/add-external-app.md).


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