Essential settings and configurations in Chrome Enterprise Upgrade

Let's explore some important settings and configurations to help you manage your ChromeOS devices effectively with Chrome Enterprise Upgrade. Now that you've got the basics down, we'll dive into some key administrative tasks and policies to enhance your experience. If you haven’t yet, check out “” article before continuing reading.

 

Setting Device and User/Browser Policies

Policies are configured within the Admin Console. There are various policies that allow you to control and manage various aspects of your ChromeOS devices and user experiences.

 

Consider applying the following popular, useful policies:

 

• Security policies: Password manager, Lid close action, Power management, Geolocation, and more.

• Sign-in Settings: Sign-in screen, Device wallpaper, Single sign-on, and more.

• User Experience policies: Download location, Form auto-fill, Payment methods, and More.

 

For more detailed explanations of the policies available, check out this article.

 

Ensuring Devices Remain Managed: Forced Re-enrollment

By default, wiped ChromeOS devices automatically re-enroll into the account without requiring user credentials. This feature, known as forced re-enrollment, ensures that devices remain managed and policies are consistently enforced. Guidance is available on how to turn forced re-enrollment on or off.

 

More information on forced re-enrollment is available here.

 

Controlling Device Access with Sign-in Restrictions

Sign-in restrictions allow you to manage which users can sign in to your managed devices. The available options are:

 

• Restrict sign-in to a list

• Allow any user to sign in

• Do not allow any user to sign-in

 

More information on configuring sign-in restrictions is available here.

 

Blocking Websites

You can prevent users from accessing specific URLs, domains, and IP addresses. This is done through website blocking configurations. More information and a step-by-step guide can be found here.

 

Managing Device Updates

Devices automatically check for and download updates when connected to Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Administrators can manage ChromeOS updates for the organization.

 

• Full OS updates are generally released roughly every 4 weeks.

• Minor updates, such as security fixes, are released every 2–3 weeks.

 

Guidance on configuring and customizing update schedules is available here.

 

Configuring Apps and Extensions

Administrators can set policies for specific web apps, Chrome apps, or supported Android apps. For example, you can force-install an app and pin it to users' Chrome taskbar. More information, step-by-step instructions, and a video tutorial are available.

 

By understanding and utilizing these essential settings and configurations, you can effectively manage your ChromeOS environment with Chrome Enterprise Upgrade.