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The following fields in the manifest are automatically included in your store listing details. The fields are read-only on the **Store listings** webpage. The store listings webpage is described later in this article.
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The following fields in the manifest file are automatically included in your store listing details. The fields are read-only on the **Store listings** webpage (described below).
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Before uploading your package to Partner Center, make sure that the field values match your preferred display on the store details webpage, as follows.
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Before uploading your package to Partner Center, inspect the manifest file to make sure that the field values match your preferred display on the store details<!-- todo: what title of webpage? bold --> webpage.
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In the manifest file, review these fields:
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* The `Name` field, which populates the **Display name** on the store details webpage.
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* The `Name` field, which populates the **Display name** on the store details<!-- todo: what title of webpage? bold --> webpage.
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* The `Description` field, which populates the **Short description** on the store details webpage.<!--todo: confirm "description" vs "short description" in manifest vs. store page-->
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* The `Description` field, which populates the **Short description** on the store details<!-- todo: what title of webpage? bold --> webpage.<!--todo: confirm "description" vs "short description" in manifest vs. store webpage-->
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Fill in the `Description` field, to explicitly provide a catchy description that will be displayed at the top of the listing for your extension.
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To submit your extension to Partner Center:
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1. Upload the extension package.
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1. Provide Availability details.
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1. Select Properties for your extension.
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1. Add Store listing details for your extension.
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1. Complete your submission.
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* [Step 1: Start a new submission](#step-1-start-a-new-submission)
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* [Step 2: Upload the extension package](#step-2-upload-the-extension-package)
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* [Step 3: Provide Availability details (visibility and markets)](#step-3-provide-availability-details-visibility-and-markets)
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* [Step 4: Enter Properties describing your extension](#step-4-enter-properties-describing-your-extension)
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* [Step 5: Add Store listing details for your extension](#step-5-add-store-listing-details-for-your-extension)
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* [Step 6: Complete the submission by providing testing notes](#step-6-complete-the-submission-by-providing-testing-notes)
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## Step 1: Start a new submission
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## Step 1: Start a new submission
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Go to the [developer dashboard](https://partner.microsoft.com/dashboard/microsoftedge/public/login?ref=dd) and then select **Create new extension** on the **Overview** webpage.
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1. Go to the [developer dashboard](https://partner.microsoft.com/dashboard/microsoftedge/public/login?ref=dd).
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1. On the **Overview** webpage, select **Create new extension**.
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## Step 2: Upload the extension package
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## Step 2: Upload the extension package
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1. When validation succeeds, review the extension details, and then select **Continue** to proceed.
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1. When validation succeeds, review the extension details.
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Select one of the following visibility options to define whether your extension is discoverable in the [Microsoft Edge Add-ons website](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/Microsoft-Edge-Extensions-Home).
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* `Public` (default) - Allows everyone to discover your extension through search, browsing in the Microsoft Edge Add-ons website, or using the listing URL to your extension in the Microsoft Edge Add-ons website. The listing URL is available on your Partner Center dashboard on the Extension **Overview** webpage.
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* `Public` (default) - Allows everyone to discover your extension through search, browsing in the Microsoft Edge Add-ons website, or using the listing URL to your extension in the Microsoft Edge Add-ons website. The listing URL is available on your Partner Center dashboard on the Extension **Overview** webpage.
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* `Hidden` - Removes extensions from search results or browsing in the Microsoft Edge Add-ons website. To distribute hidden extensions in the Microsoft Edge Add-ons website, you must share the listing URL to the extension with your customers.
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* `Hidden` - Removes extensions from search results or browsing in the Microsoft Edge Add-ons website. To distribute hidden extensions in the Microsoft Edge Add-ons website, you must share the listing URL to the extension with your customers.
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You can change the visibility of your extension from **Public** to **Hidden**. Users who installed your extension while the visibility was set to **Public** retain access to your extension and receive any updates you make available through the Microsoft Edge Add-ons website.
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You can change the markets where your extension is offered. A user who installs your extension while it's available in the user's market retains access to your extension. However, the user doesn't have access to any future updates that are submitted to the Microsoft Edge Add-ons website.
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On the **Properties** webpage for the extension, enter the following information to specify properties of your extension. The properties are displayed to users at the Microsoft Edge Add-ons website.
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The information provided in the **Store listings** webpage<!-- todo: a webpage in this context, or section of webpage (which webpage & section)? --> is displayed to users who view your listing on the Microsoft Edge Add-ons website. Even though some fields are optional, you should provide as much information as possible.
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After you provide the information, select **Publish** to submit your extension to the [Microsoft Edge Add-ons website](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/Microsoft-Edge-Extensions-Home). Your submission proceeds to the certification step. The certification process can take up to seven business days after your submission.
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