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title: "Introduction"
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# Introduction {#introduction}

> [!TIP]
> New to localization TYPO3 with Crowdin?
>
> -   Get an introduction in
>     [Localization with Crowdin](https://docs.typo3.org/m/typo3/reference-coreapi/14.3/en-us/ApiOverview/Localization/TranslationServer/Crowdin.html#xliff-translating-server-crowdin)
> -   Getting started with online translation:
>     [Online translation with Crowdin](https://docs.typo3.org/m/typo3/reference-coreapi/14.3/en-us/ApiOverview/Localization/TranslationServer/Crowdin/OnlineTranslation.html#crowdin-crowdin-translation)

## What does it do? {#what-it-does}

The extension makes a connection between your TYPO3 instance and your account at
Crowdin and

-   Enables you to make in-context translate TYPO3 core and available TYPO3
    extensions.
-   Enables you to see and translate labels directly in both backend and frontend.
-   Gives you access to the same tools as when translating in Crowdin (Translation
    Memory, Glossary, etc.).

![Crowdin integration into TYPO3](../Images/crowdin-view.png)

Once installed, use the Crowdin icon in the TYPO3 top bar to start localizing your
TYPO3 instance and extensions:

![Toolbar for Crowdin](../Images/crowdin-toolbar.png)