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ChromeOS Onboarding | Part 3 - Configuring Mobile Guardian App

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To configure the Mobile Guardian extension for enterprise deployment, follow the steps below:

Part 3: Configuring the Mobile Guardian Extension

  1. Upload the JSON Credentials File:

    • Log in to your Mobile Guardian Admin Dashboard.
    • Navigate to Settings > Google Workspace Settings and click Load JSON.
    • Select and upload the .JSON file downloaded during Part 1.
    • Enter your Google Workspace administrator email address into the Google domain admin email address field.
    • Click Save Changes.

  1. Verify Configuration:

    • Once saved, confirm that the Chrome Settings Configuration page updates to show that the credentials are active.

  1. Navigate to Apps & Extensions in Google Admin Console:

  • Go to Devices > Chrome > Apps & extensions > Users & browsers.
  • In the organisational tree, select the target Organisational Unit (OU) (e.g., Employees OU or your specific department OU) where you wish to deploy the extension.

  1. Add Mobile Guardian Extension:

    • Click the + (Add) button in the bottom-right corner.
    • Select Add Chrome app or extension by ID.

  1. Enter Extension Details:

    • Retrieve the Extension ID and Custom URL from the Chrome settings page in your Mobile Guardian Dashboard.
  • Paste the Extension ID into the designated field.
  • In the dropdown, select From a custom URL and paste the Custom URL.
  • Click Save.

  1. Set Extension Installation Policy:

    • Locate the Mobile Guardian extension in your list of apps for the selected OU.
    • Under the Installation policy column, change the dropdown from Allow install to Force install. This automatically pushes the extension to all employee devices managed within this OU.

  1. Verify Deployment:

    • Confirm that the policy displays as Force install.
    • Ensure that all targeted employees and Chromebooks are assigned to this Organisational Unit.