---
title: "Installation"
manual: "JW Tools 2"
version: "main"
permalink: "https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/jweiland/jwtools2:installation@main"
source: "Installation/Index.rst"
rendered: "2026-11-04T12:08:04+00:00"
---

# Installation {#installation}

## Extension Manager {#extension-manager}

Install `jwtools2` in TYPO3 legacy installations with the help of
Extension Manager:

1.  TYPO3 BE Login

    Login into TYPO3 backend as an administrator or system maintainer.
1.  Visit Extension Manager

    Click **Extension Manager** from the left side menu.
1.  Get Extension

    Choose **Get Extensions** from the upper selectbox.
1.  Search

    Use the search mask to search for `jwtools2`.
1.  Install

    Find `jwtools2` in the list and install the extension with the icon on the left.
1.  Wait

    The installation will be confirmed with a blue notification on the upper right.

## Composer {#composer}

Install `jwtools2` in TYPO3 Composer-based installations on the shell:

1.  Shell Login

    Login into shell of your TYPO3 installation.
1.  Change Directory

    Move into the root directory of your TYPO3 installation
1.  Install

    ```bash
    composer req jweiland/jwtools2
    ```
1.  Add `jwtools2` profile table

    **Composer-based installation**

    ```bash
    vendor/bin/typo3 extension:setup -e jwtools2
    ```

    **Legacy installation**

    ```bash
    typo3/sysext/core/bin/typo3 extension:setup -e jwtools2
    ```

## Next step {#next-step}

Configure `jwtools2` in [Extension Settings](https://docs.typo3.org/permalink/jweiland/jwtools2:extensionsettings@main).