# Getting started

Download the configuration file directly below:

{% file src="<https://781016098-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FkZ4Lbbe2u6tqrJRLNeHQ%2Fuploads%2FO0YCFqn79m8fC7qUvipt%2Frca_housepoint_plugin.zip?alt=media&token=447960f7-8fb6-4417-aa75-241741e7434a>" %}

<mark style="color:red;">You do not need to unzip the downloaded file above</mark>

#### 🔌 Upload & Enable the Plugin

**Step 1: Log in to PowerSchool**

Sign in to your PowerSchool instance using an **Administrator** account.

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**Step 2: Navigate to Plugin Management**

From the left-hand navigation menu, go to:

**System Management → Server → Plugin Management Configuration**

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**Step 3: Upload the Plugin**

1. Click **Install**.
2. Upload the zipped file you downloaded earlier.
3. After a successful upload, the plugin will appear in the list.

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**Step 4: Enable the Plugin**

1. Locate the plugin in the list (look for **RCA-HousePoint** or the name you assigned).
2. Check the box to enable the plugin.
3. Click **Enable** to confirm.

<figure><img src="https://781016098-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FkZ4Lbbe2u6tqrJRLNeHQ%2Fuploads%2FM1Is1ceK367MEFPo91HV%2FPS-SetUp.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=c48369f7-49b5-47c1-9185-f1bd308520f1" alt=""><figcaption><p>Install and Enable the HousePoint Plugin</p></figcaption></figure>

**Step 5: Copy your plugin credentials**

* Open the newly enabled plugin.
* Click **Data Provider Configuration**.
* Copy and securely store the generated **Client ID** and **Client Secret** for use in your Add on configuration.

<figure><img src="https://781016098-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FkZ4Lbbe2u6tqrJRLNeHQ%2Fuploads%2FDrZqMkOrRCYc2cLA3ujg%2FPS_Creds.png?alt=media&#x26;token=b037d202-85d8-4cc9-bc34-e64957712298" alt=""><figcaption><p>Getting credentials</p></figcaption></figure>

<mark style="color:red;">**NOTE**</mark>: You need to grant **`READ ACCESS`** in the Additional Configuration section after you have clicked the <mark style="color:purple;">**Data Provider Configuration**</mark> as shown below;

<figure><img src="https://781016098-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FkZ4Lbbe2u6tqrJRLNeHQ%2Fuploads%2FatkOS4HehchVqNwh7lRX%2FRead.png?alt=media&#x26;token=4fa4d868-f9ab-4f78-9ccd-e60e7e523956" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Upload the credentials using the secure link as shown below

{% content-ref url="secure-upload" %}
[secure-upload](https://guides.rcahousepoints.com/admin/walkthrough/add-ons/powerschool/secure-upload)
{% endcontent-ref %}

**Step 6: Install the rostering add-on**

Click the button below to see the steps on installing the rostering add on

{% content-ref url="../install-the-rostering-add-on" %}
[install-the-rostering-add-on](https://guides.rcahousepoints.com/admin/walkthrough/add-ons/install-the-rostering-add-on)
{% endcontent-ref %}
