User's Guide

Chapter 5. Account, login, and logout

Types of user account for logging into Chrome

There are three types of user accounts you may use to log into the Chromebook.

Types of user account Description

Google

Account A user account that has access to a variety of Google Web services, including

Gmailറ, Google Drive, and Google Docs. Typically a Google Account is created

when you apply for a Gmail account. A Google Account can be used to log into

any Chrome-based device unless the account is restricted by the device’s owner.

For details, refer to “Control who can use your Chromebook” on page 20.

The first Google Account logged into a Chrome-based device becomes the owner

account. If you do not have a Google Account, you can create one at

http://

www.google.com/accounts/NewAccount

Guest account A special account for logging into Chrome. A Guest user has limited privilege and

may only be used for temporary sharing of a Chrome-based device.

Note: Guest login may be disabled by a device’s owner. For details, refer to

“Disable guest login” on page 21.

Supervised account A special account created by a Google Account (manager) logged into a Chrome-

based device. A supervised account is device-specific and cannot be used to log

into other Chrome-based device.

The manager of a supervised user can review and control a supervised user’s use

of the Internet.

Become your Chromebook’s owner

When starting your Chromebook for the first time, you need to set the operating system language and

keyboard, the Internet connection, and sign in with your Google Account. The user of the first Google

Account signed into a Chromebook becomes the device’s owner.

Note: The owner of a Chromebook has permissions to enable (or disable) Guest account login and restrict

1. Start your Chromebook.

2. Select your local language and keyboard when prompted.

3. Set up connection to your wireless router (or a wireless LAN) that has Internet access.

Note: This step cannot be skipped. You must be connected to the Internet when starting your

Chromebook for the first time.

4. Sign in with your Google Account. If you do not have a Google Account, select Create a Google

Account and follow the on-screen instructions to create one.

You’re now your Chromebook’s owner. To verify this, refer to “Check a Chromebook’s owner” on page 21.

As the device owner, you may share your Chromebook with other people. They can use their Google

Accounts to sign in and use your Chromebook.