"Install new module" link missing from Modules page

By mjross on 13 Nov 2010 at 20:43 UTC

In a clean install of Drupal 7.0-beta2, while logged in as user 1, on the Modules page (/#overlay=admin/modules), there appears to be no "Install new module" link. I searched the HTML of the page, and the link text is not there. I have not changed the default admin theme from Bartik 7.0-beta2. This is my first encounter with Drupal 7, so I'm not sure, does something extra need to be done in order to enable that link?

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I don't have an answer to the

enzipher commented 13 November 2010 at 22:39

I don't have an answer to the actual problem, but you could try to access the page directly at /admin/modules/install

Cheers,

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mjross commented 13 November 2010 at 22:45

Thanks. I tried that, and it shows me the exact same page, but not as an overlay. The link for installing new modules is still missing. The directory sites/all/modules exists and is writable.

I searched the forums to see if anyone else has had this problem, and didn't find anything. Until I get this problem resolved, I can't move forward with any Drupal 7 sites.

Problem solved

mjross commented 14 November 2010 at 00:00

I resolved the issue by enabling the Update manager module. This is not intuitive, because users should be able to install new modules without wanting to receive automatic notification of updates (to core and contrib modules and themes).

"Install new theme" link working but now have other problem.

BigJer22 commented 21 March 2011 at 04:33

Thank you for the tip about "update manager module" it worked, but I can't get danland to upload or download. I get these errors. Forgive my newness, any help would be greatly appreciated.

Unable to create directory 'temporary://update-extraction/danland/' - after trying to upload this.. /Users/apple/Desktop/danland-7.x-1.0.tar.gz

ps. is there any way to upload a screen shot in these comments? ty

Thank you

praveenmoses61 commented 2 September 2016 at 08:49

it's worked me

Thanks, mjross

hacknslash commented 8 November 2011 at 17:05

Enabling Update manager module worked.

Thank you mjross.

kalovski commented 9 May 2012 at 20:34

Took me the whole afternoon to figure it out until I searched it here. Yes, I agree this is not intuitive. This should be seen automatically after when one install the drupal.-K

Enabling Update manager module worked.

hassengh commented 13 September 2017 at 11:35

it is worked well for me :)

This is not intuitive - i

n.shalva commented 4 April 2012 at 20:27

This is not intuitive - i agree !

How do I update manager module?

kendrickdk commented 27 June 2012 at 18:08

How do I update the manager module? This issue with Drupal is not building my confidence in the usability of this CMS.

Drupal Gardens

Denis Danielyan commented 29 November 2012 at 09:28

Thanks for the help, you saved me a bunch of time!
I just had this issue with a site exported from drupal gardens.
Additionally I had to set the permissions for "Administer software updates" because they where completly empty (probably because drupal gardens does not allow it.

thank you mjross

mike2479 commented 12 March 2013 at 04:03

you really save my time. thank alot

Enabling Update module helped

Eranga commented 19 August 2013 at 07:03

Enabling Update module helped. You saved lot of time for me. Thankz. :)

Problem solved

Trig_74 commented 22 August 2014 at 15:20

Thanks for posting the solution!
Same thing happened to me. Apparently the module was off in the brand new install because I had unchecked the option "Check for updates automatically" during installation.

thanks

nirmaljoshi commented 25 August 2014 at 06:17

yeah, its not so obvious . Thanks.

Thanx

SseggembeMoses commented 9 December 2014 at 22:27

Your post has helped me solve the problem. Thanks a bunch mjross

+ install new module MISSING

Abubacker Siddiq commented 14 July 2015 at 12:44

Dear Brother,

I am new for the drupal, i got the same problem in my module page + install new module is missing.

and also module list area update manager help and configuration available there is no permission.

enable update module helped

wakasann commented 8 January 2017 at 10:40

enable update module,the "Install new Module"show again,thans a lot!

It have done!

scottwong commented 25 February 2017 at 07:26

Thank you very much!

Correct Solution

avinash_thombre commented 17 May 2017 at 11:41

This is correct resolution. I was facing same issue and this post helped me. Thanks!

I also meet such similar

jczuo commented 12 December 2010 at 03:47

I also meet such similar issue with drupal 7 rc2.

I remove all my drupal 7 rc1 files, reset database, and install drupal 7 rc2 from scratch.
However, after installation, I found there is no "install new modules" link or "update" tab on modules page.
Meanwhile, I found "Update Manager" module is enabled by default.
Then I disable this module and re-enable it, "install new modules" and "update" show up!

Doesn't work

Starland commented 9 July 2011 at 08:52

I tried all of the above, and still no go.

What's the solution???

I have the same problem

oregonwebsiteservices commented 2 February 2011 at 03:09

No link for adding modules OR themes - when I go directly to /admin/modules/install
I get the error "You are not authorized to access this page."
I have looked at all my permissions and can't seem to find anything related -
I have disabled and re-enabled Update Manager -

Any more clues?

#$conf['allow_authorize_operations'] = FALSE;

oregonwebsiteservices commented 2 February 2011 at 03:48

Make sure this line in settings.php IS commented - thats what fixed my problem

Solution

QuiqueMateo commented 6 September 2011 at 08:50

the solution is down

Solution

QuiqueMateo commented 6 September 2011 at 08:49

Hi mate,

I used to have similar problem. The point is that you likely export the site from DG or something like that and you are logging in without a full permissions user, probably the one you used yo have online because there is a module that allow you to do that.

In your root directory you'll find a credetials... TXT whose contents will help you. There is a user_1242 will full permisions.

I hope it helps.

Best whises. Excuse my english level.

Enabling the update manager module does work

drupalastic commented 10 February 2012 at 05:55

Enabling the update manager module does work

Update Module Manager worked for me too...

decreid commented 28 February 2012 at 02:36

But perhaps if someone is listening this could be fixed so the install new module link either shows up automatically upon install of Drupal Core, or instructions are made available.

I'm not very experienced with Drupal - can anyone tell me how you're supposed to make someone aware of little problems like this?

Thanks.

Defo worked enabling update manager

BigElsk commented 2 August 2012 at 17:22

Works! I was using 7.14

Add new Module link Missing

abheet.jamwal commented 20 October 2012 at 09:37

Hi,

Solution is simple if the Add New Link is missing in Module section,

Just open your setting.php file

from C:\wamp\www\drupal7\sites\default\setting.php (link as per my location)and do this

$conf['allow_authorize_operations'] = TRUE; //Change it as TRUE

and now you can see the link of

Add new Module

. :)

Regards,
Abheet Singh Jamwal

But not simple for a nonprogrammer

mjross commented 1 December 2012 at 17:27

As noted above, users should be able to install new modules without wanting to receive automatic notification of updates.

It worked

Surya1988 commented 23 October 2017 at 11:58

Hey Abheet. It works great man thanks for the help

Found this thread for 7.x, I'm on 6.x

gdesmarais commented 18 February 2014 at 18:32

Yes - I'm maintaining a legacy site, and couldn't find my answer to this issue. Instead I landed here, and the suggested fixes didn't apply to 6.x (no surprise). As a workaround, I ended up using drush instead of the gui. Just thought I'd put it into the googlesphere.

Thanks for providing the

McSukkelaar commented 20 February 2014 at 08:23

Thanks for providing the solution.

I was having trouble with this as well. Never thought it would be this simple.

You can also put module files directly in the module folder.

hellodas commented 4 April 2014 at 10:22

Enable update module, that solved my problem.

Another way is:
-Put the required unzipped module files in the module folder.
-Go to the module admin link
-You will see the your module listed there, check to enable it.

Update Manager

aryashreep commented 29 August 2014 at 09:35

Hi Mjross,

You need to enable the "Update Manager" module. It's in the list under "Core", just enable that and the "Install new module" link will appear.

Yes, but...

mjross commented 1 March 2015 at 22:30

As noted earlier, users should be able to install new modules without wanting to receive automatic notification of updates.

Agreed!!!

sunts84 commented 13 June 2015 at 14:26

I couldnt agree more

enabling Update Manager worked

iowatiger08 commented 4 February 2015 at 15:05

Thanks mjross

Fixed

himanshupathak3 commented 27 May 2015 at 13:07

Check if you have uncommented line :
$conf['allow_authorize_operations'] = FALSE;
from settings.php file, comment it out back. Mine is working now

Himanshu

Same issue - missing 'add module' feature

sunts84 commented 13 June 2015 at 14:25

Hi all, I didnt read every reply in this post becuase I didnt have to - I too was missing the 'install module' feature, but as one of the very early comments said, I enabled the update manager module and all has been resolved. Thanks guys.

+ install new module MISSING

Abubacker Siddiq commented 14 July 2015 at 12:40

Dear Brother,

I am new for the drupal, please help me to solve this problem.

In my module page "+ install new module" botton is missing.

and also in module list area

update modules have only help and configuration there is no permission.

enabled "Update Manager" module

ElZipo commented 2 November 2015 at 11:07

enabled "Update Manager" module

dont uncheck "check for updates "

ibhujel commented 8 April 2016 at 17:05

while installing drupal , unchecking check for updates will cause this problem and the solution is already mentioned in the comments yes it is to activate update manager

Install/active the "Update manager" module to solve this problem

hasibrsohel commented 4 May 2016 at 11:15

I am new to Drupal. Today I am trying to install the new module and I also could not see the "Install new module" link at the top of the module page. Also, there is no other way to install the module. After checking carefully, i have seen that there is an instruction in the second line, where asked to install/active "Update manager" module (which is available on this page). After that, the install new module option is available. :)

Enabling Update manager module worked.

Kumar Kundan commented 24 May 2016 at 06:02

After enable update manager module i am able to see +Install new module.

Thanks a lot

mayilks commented 5 July 2016 at 07:57

Enabling Update module helped me a lot

[SOLVED] Missing Install new module link in Drupal 7.x

vivekkeviv1991 commented 13 July 2016 at 14:47

Please go to Admin -> Modules page.

Look for Update manager Module if it unchecked by default. Please select it and Save configuration. Once page got refreshed you will be seeing Install new Module option above the list.

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/38354609/there-is-no-install-new-module-link-in-admin-modules-pages-drupal-7-x

Enable - Update manager

samsterlin commented 8 August 2017 at 09:04

enable the Update manager module.

update manager will help to Checks for available updates, and can securely install or update modules and themes via a web interface.

I was facing the exact same

pritam_novatree commented 13 September 2017 at 06:35

I was facing the exact same problem. Enabling Update manager module working fine if you want to install modules via direct link.
But after 5 times reinstall Drupal , I find out when I am un-checking 'Check for updates ' and ' receive email ' option and if you leave time zone to UTC then install module link is not showing. If check the above options and select a time zone then the link is displaying.

Great

jack_us00123 commented 26 October 2017 at 06:15

It worked !!! Thanks man.

Enable update module

Bekalu Amenu commented 11 April 2019 at 08:03

Enable update module

Following steps worked for me!

mangesh_sathe_pune commented 21 November 2020 at 11:00

Drupal 8 Unable to find install new module option after a latest installation of Drupal 8.*

step 1 : Check if the Update manager is module is enabled, if its not unable then enable it and Install. Go to admin panel and see if can view Install new module button If its still not visible then go to step 2.

Step 2 : If you still unable to see button Install new module then open url for e.g. http://yourprojectname.com/update.php or http://localhost/drupalsite/update.php
Use update.php utility to update your database whenever a new release of Drupal or a module is installed. Please read all the instructions before pressing Continue button.
Once Continue button is pressed, it will take some time to perform update operation, On complete it will show a message "No pending updates."
Step 3: Go to admin panel and see if can view Install new module button

Updated GIITHUB link

"Install new module" link missing from Modules page

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