This extension will show a message when your're not connected to PIA

Latest Version

Version
1.0.0
Update
June 29, 2018
Size
120KiB
Developer
Category
Users
85
Rating
3 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
*://*/*
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PIA notify Extension

This WebExtension (Chrome extension/Firefox Add-on) will scrape the private internet access website to determine if your're protected or not.
If not, it will temporarily show a warning on top of the page your're browsing.

This might be useful when you find privacy important and want a more in your face, but still subtle, warning that your VPN is down, for example:
- You have an OVPN client running on your router, so current VPN status is not easily visible.
- You hide your task bar / notification bar.
- You find the icons of the PIA apps too hard to read, or you forget about them every time.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "PIA notify", "version": "1.0.0", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "This extension will show a message when your're not connected to PIA", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/errier/pia-notify", "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }, "default_locale": "en", "permissions": [ "*://*/*" ], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://*/*"], "js": ["js/contentScript.js"] } ]}
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How to download and manually install PIA notify extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install PIA notify extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install PIA notify extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install PIA notify extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download PIA notify extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a PIA notify extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the PIA notify Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the PIA notify extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the PIA notify extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for PIA notify extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the PIA notify extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download PIA notify extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install PIA notify extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the PIA notify extension file

Select and download the PIA notify extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the PIA notify extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your PIA notify extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the PIA notify extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install PIA notify extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Patti Barrett (ID: 000000e435a1a52c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/15/2018 I have this on my phone and tablet and love it. Just starting to use it one my laptop.