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Installing the SnipeIt! Firefox Extension

(Note: Also may be used by Netscape Navigator 9.0 users.)

Installing the SnipeIt! Firefox Extension

1. Start installing the SnipeIt! Firefox Extension

   Start installing the SnipeIt! Firefox Extension by clicking the following link: SnipeIt_FireFoxExtension.xpi

2. Edit Firefox Allowed Sites

   At the top of this webpage you will see a message that Firefox is preventing eSnipe from asking you to install software. Click "Edit options..." (see screenshot).

   
   Edit Firefox Allowed Sites

3. Allow eSnipe to install a Firefox Extension

   A window will open so you can allow eSnipe to install a Firefox Extension. Click "Allow" and then close the window. (see screenshot below).

   
   Allow eSnipe to install a Firefox Extension

4. Continue installing the SnipeIt! Firefox Extension

   Continue installing the SnipeIt! Firefox Extension by clicking the install link again: SnipeIt_FireFoxExtension.xpi

5. Install SnipeIt! Firefox Extension

   A window will open asking you to confirm that you want to install the SnipeIt! Firefox Extension. After a few seconds you will see a button labeled "Install Now", click it (see screenshot below).

   
   Install SnipeIt! Firefox Extension

6. Restart Firefox

   A window will open showing the progress of installation and then will ask you to restart Firefox to complete the installation. Click "Restart Firefox" (see screenshot below).

   
   Restart Firefox

Using the SnipeIt! Firefox Extension

You may now use the SnipeIt! Firefox Extension. Visit any eBay Auction page (single auction, not search results) and you will be presented with the option to SnipeIt!. You may either click "SnipeIt! new window" which is similar to the existing SnipeIt! interface, or you can click "SnipeIt! in window (IFrame)" which will allow you to place a bid directly in the auction window.