# Install Custom NPM Packages for Advocate

You can install custom NPM packages for use in your Advocate program's microsite or widgets.

#### Install a custom NPS package

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If you want to use custom components to build your microsite, then you can install a custom package.

1. In the left navigation menu, select ![](https://impact-1.gitbook.io/docs/emvxfLrwrlacc4y3y02Y/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F4048883401-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FwMLlMoFBtKJa8ptd3zaw%252Fuploads%252Fgit-blob-230534471fef5f40808e921e41ee44e4a06ded03%252Fe6cb9548999afdc1ed3ce4942e4cb5b45b5cecbd323267aac2a7cd1915fccc09.svg%3Falt%3Dmedia\&width=300\&dpr=3\&quality=100\&sign=71dd50ef\&sv=2) **\[Engage] → Content**.
2. On the *Microsite card*, select **Edit Settings**.
3. Under the *Site Hosting* section, select **+ Add Package** → **Add from NPM**.
4. Enter the package name, *Version*, and *File* path.
5. Select **Add**.

   * Return to the [microsite editor](https://help.impact.com/brand/what-would-you-like-to-learn-about/advocate-program/manage-advocate-participant-experiences/microsite-experiences/microsite-editor-explained) to start adding your custom components to your site.

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{% tab title="Install custom NPM packages for program widgets" %}
If your program has a custom widget that doesn’t use our components, then you can install a custom package.

1. In the left navigation menu, select ![](https://impact-1.gitbook.io/docs/emvxfLrwrlacc4y3y02Y/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F4048883401-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FwMLlMoFBtKJa8ptd3zaw%252Fuploads%252Fgit-blob-230534471fef5f40808e921e41ee44e4a06ded03%252Fe6cb9548999afdc1ed3ce4942e4cb5b45b5cecbd323267aac2a7cd1915fccc09.svg%3Falt%3Dmedia\&width=300\&dpr=3\&quality=100\&sign=71dd50ef\&sv=2) **\[Engage] → Content**.
2. On the widget card, select **Edit widgets**.
3. Under *Program Widgets*, select a widget.

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1. In the left navigation menu, select **Packages**.
2. Select ![](https://4048883401-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwMLlMoFBtKJa8ptd3zaw%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-3ca70a1ff22f0720bfb8c9e284c7d8178e3a547b%2Fb6a126b0775291b814c5a97f83039ef72ba42d6d02b0fe20f4790213ea01961e.svg?alt=media) **Add package**.
3. Select **Add from NPM**.
4. Enter the package name, version, and file path.
5. Select **Add**.
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Learn more about how to [Customize Program Widgets](https://help.impact.com/brand/what-would-you-like-to-learn-about/advocate-program/manage-advocate-participant-experiences/widget-experiences/customize-program-widgets)