The FYI Browser Extension allows you to upload and file online PDF documents, that have been generated by external sources, directly from your Chrome browser to FYI. This allows you to upload and file the PDF to FYI without having to first download it. From the open online PDF, you can access the FYI Browser Extension and use this to enter the filing details for the PDF and file it in FYI.
The FYI Browser Extension does not currently work with Microsoft Edge or with Firefox and you will not be able to login to FYI Browser Extension using these browsers. Use Chrome as the browser.
Note: To file a document in FYI with the FYI Browser Extension, the document needs to be hosted in the cloud. You cannot use the FYI Browser Extension if the PDF is on your local drive. Refer to Filing PDF Documents using the FYI Browser Extension.
You need to first install the FYI Browser Extension.
This article contains the following sections:
- Microsoft 365 administrator - Permissions Requested
- Installing the FYI Browser Extension
- Using the FYI Browser Extension
- Filing PDF Documents using the FYI Browser Extension
Microsoft 365 administrator - Permissions Requested
We recommend that practices have a Microsoft 365 administrator install and login to the FYI Browser Extension for the first time. When logging in, they are able to approve the permissions for all users in the practice. This saves users having to do this individually when installing.
When installing, the Microsoft 365 administrator needs to ensure that they checkmark
Consent on behalf of your organization.
Installing the FYI Browser Extension
- Download the FYI Browser Extension from the Google store by clicking the following link:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/fyi/bigeanjpbmfhjadahddjbahpemobpkja
- For either Chrome, click Add to Chrome.
- When prompted Add FYI? click Add extension.
- The extension is downloaded and automatically installed.
When finished, in Chrome, the following displays.
Using the FYI Browser Extension
The FYI Browser Extension icon displays at the top of the Chrome browser.
- Click this to login.
Permissions
Currently, when using the extension for the first time, a permissions message displays and you need to accept this. In the future, this will be changed so your FYI Admin can accept this for your practice. - You are prompted to login with your Microsoft 365 login.
- A confirmation displays that you are signed in to FYI.
If you do not see the FYI Browser Extension
If you do not see the FYI Browser Extension, in Chrome check it has been pinned for quick access.
Click the Chrome Extensions icon, then click the Pin icon next to the FYI Extension.
Filing PDF Documents using the FYI Browser Extension
For details of how to file PDF document using the FYI Browser Extension, refer to Filing PDF Documents using the FYI Browser Extension.