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@@ -151,10 +151,11 @@ Here is an example based on `grafana-lokiexplore-app` plugins.
 
 #### Install plugins using the Grafana Helm chart
 
-With the Grafana Helm chart, add the plugins you want to install as a list using the `plugins` field in the your values file. For more information about the configuration, refer to [the Helm chart configuration reference](https://github.com/grafana/helm-charts/tree/main/charts/grafana#configuration).
+With the Grafana Helm chart, you can install plugins using one of the following methods:
 
-The following YAML snippet installs v1.9.0 of the Grafana OnCall App plugin and the Redis data source plugin.
-You must incorporate this snippet within your Helm values file.
+##### Method 1: Using the `plugins` field
+
+Add the plugins you want to install as a list in your values file. For more information about the configuration, refer to [the Helm chart configuration reference](https://github.com/grafana/helm-charts/tree/main/charts/grafana#configuration).
 
 ```yaml
 plugins:
@@ -162,7 +163,31 @@ plugins:
   - redis-datasource
 ```
 
-When the update is complete, a confirmation message will indicate the installation was successful.
+##### Method 2: Using `GF_PLUGINS_PREINSTALL_SYNC`
+
+Add the following to your `values.yaml` file:
+
+```yaml
+env:
+  # Format: <plugin ID>@[<plugin version>]@<url to plugin zip>
+  GF_PLUGINS_PREINSTALL_SYNC: grafana-oncall-app@1.9.0@https://grafana.com/api/plugins/grafana-oncall-app/versions/v1.9.0/download
+
+  # Or without version and URL (latest version will be used)
+  # GF_PLUGINS_PREINSTALL_SYNC: grafana-oncall-app
+
+  # Multiple plugins (comma-separated)
+  # GF_PLUGINS_PREINSTALL_SYNC: grafana-oncall-app,redis-datasource
+```
+
+##### Method 3: Using `GF_PLUGINS_INSTALL` (Deprecated since 12.1.0)
+
+```yaml
+env:
+  # Comma-separated list of plugin IDs
+  GF_PLUGINS_INSTALL: grafana-oncall-app,redis-datasource
+```
+
+When the installation is complete, a confirmation message will indicate that the plugins were successfully installed.
 
 ### Update a plugin