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title: Customize the AM <code>.war</code> file
description: For basic AM installations you don't need to customize the AM .war file before deploying it. If you need to customize any AM extension points, add the new classes to the .war file before deploying it.
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version: 8.1
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# Customize the AM `.war` file

For basic AM installations you don't need to customize the AM `.war` file before deploying it. If you need to customize any AM extension points, add the new classes to the `.war` file before deploying it.

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|   | Find information about customizing the secure cookie filter in [Secure cookie filter](../security/secure-cookie-filter.html). |

You can also [customize the AM user pages](../ui-customization/preface.html) and package them into the `.war` file.

Learn more about customizing the `.war` file in [Customize before upgrading](../upgrade/upgrade-planning.html#pre-upgrade-customization).