// Module included in the following assemblies:
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// * service_mesh/v2x/ossm-kiali-ossmc-plugin.adoc

:_mod-docs-content-type: PROCEDURE
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= Installing OpenShift Service Mesh Console plugin using the {product-title} web console

You can install the {SMPlugin} using the {product-title} web console.

.Prerequisites

* {product-title} is installed.
* {KialiProduct} 1.73 is installed.
* {SMProductName} (OSSM) is installed.
* `ServiceMeshControlPlane` 2.5 or later is installed.

.Procedure

. Navigate to *Installed Operators*.
. Click *{KialiProduct}*.
. Click *Create instance* on the *{SMProductName}* tile.
. Use the *Create OSSMConsole* form to create an instance of the `OSSMConsole` custom resource (CR).
* *Name* and *Version* are required fields.
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[NOTE]
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The *Version* field must match the `spec.version` field in your Kiali CR.
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. Click *Create*.
. Navigate back to the {product-title} web console and use the new menu options for visibility into your Service Mesh.