All you have to do is upload the archive file to the DotNetNuke portal, and it will install it for you. To have security access to upload a module, you must login as the host manager account (default name is host), go to the host menu and select the Module Definitions.

Inside the Module Manager, select the Upload New module or Install New Module at the bottom - or select the same in the action menu which you enable by pointing the mouse to the edit image (pencil) in the upper left corner and a drop down menu will be displayed. Use the browse button to select the module archive file on your own computer. Press the Add and then the Upload New File link or Save File link.

The screen will now be full of installation messages, check that no errors are reported and it says Success at the bottom.

Module is now installed and you can place it on any page like the built in modules.

Note: When downloading modules which includes source code, the zip file normally contains the source and a zip file for installing a module. This installable zip file normally has PA in the name, which indicates that it contains a DotNetNuke Private Assembly Plugin module.

Important: Make sure you also install the SkinObject PA if using the SkinObject. The above listed installation steps should be followed to install the SkinObject as well.