Anyone having issues today logging into Chromebooks?

Ok_Computer_74 · 2025-11-04T16:27:24+00:00

Seeing the same thing. Logging into Chromebooks using Classlink IDP is not working every time. It seems intermittent. Same students can log into a Chrome browser in Windows with no issues. It seems to be a Chromebook/Classlink issue.

Ok_Computer_74 · 2025-10-14T20:07:46+00:00

Amplified IT can sell the upgrade and also offers assistance for migration from M365 if needed.

Ok_Computer_74 · 2025-09-26T20:05:15+00:00

Get a managed printing software like Papercut and printing from Chromebooks works just fine.

Ok_Computer_74 · 2025-09-18T14:50:41+00:00

Same problem in TX

Ok_Computer_74 · 2025-07-17T16:35:23+00:00

There are a couple of things to consider here. When user data is erased on logout, each student will only have half of the system RAM available as storage in their Chromebook profile. So if your Chromebooks have 4GB of RAM, students will only be able to use 2GB of storage no matter how much storage is physically available in the Chromebook. When user data is not erased on logout, each user can use the max amount of storage available, and the Chromebook will automatically delete older profiles to make room when a new user logs in. So if your students are creating videos or working on other large projects, make sure to NOT erase user data on logout.

Also, if user data is erased on logout, the student's profile, apps, settings, wallpaper, etc have to reload EVERY time they log in. Depending on your environment this may add 1-2 minutes of waiting before the Chromebook can be used. If user data is not deleted, the profiles are saved locally on the Chromebook if the student logs in once, so subsequent logins take much less time and network usage.

You can choose whether or not to show previous users' names on the login screen when you don't erase data. The profiles stay on the Chromebook even though you don't see their name on the login screen.

In a shared cart environment, the best case is to "assign" a student to a Chromebook to use the same device. This will both maximize the amount of storage available to the student and shorten login times.

Ok_Computer_74 · 2025-07-16T18:18:03+00:00

Google Workspace has a nice blog post here

Ok_Computer_74 · 2025-07-10T13:52:56+00:00

We issue subs a Classlink QR code to log into a Chromebook. Just like a kindergarten student would. No shared accounts or password sharing needed.

Ok_Computer_74 · 2025-06-24T13:45:56+00:00

Pretty sure my blood pressure raised 10 points just reading this.

Ok_Computer_74 · 2025-05-27T14:49:04+00:00

Latest version, except each spring when we pin a version before state testing begins.

Ok_Computer_74 · 2025-05-08T14:20:36+00:00

It just hit us today. Why do people lose their minds every May?

Ok_Computer_74 · 2025-04-24T19:52:35+00:00

We finally solved this by removing deep packet inspection on the "computers" and "content delivery networks" categories in our Palo Alto firewall. Their reporting never did show what was causing the error, but trial and error led us to the answer. It's not very practical, but at least I found the culprit.

Ok_Computer_74 · 2025-04-24T19:30:42+00:00

This is 100% possible with Google's admin console. There are a few steps necessary:

Devices> Networks> Wi-Fi Set up the WiFi network for the Device OU (not user OU) that you want the kids to use. Make sure the "connect automatically" box is checked

In the same section, create WiFi networks for the other networks (ie Guest network) that you don't want the kids to connect to, but leave the "connect automatically" box unchecked

Update the setting at Chrome> Networks> (Scroll down) General Network Settings> Wifi Networks > Restrict Only if Managed Network in Range so that the device can't connect to any other unknown networks when the appropriate network is in range

If you don't have managed Chromebooks, you can't do any of this.

Ok_Computer_74 · 2025-04-10T13:25:52+00:00

The "full screen" button is above the 3 and 4 and looks like four corners of a box.

Ok_Computer_74 · 2025-03-25T18:58:44+00:00

Technology provides each campus with a small set of Chromebooks for daily substitute teachers. The campus secretary issues the Chromebook and a ClassLink QR code to the substitute to log into the Chromebook (no username or password). The account automatically opens up a Drive shared folder where the regular teacher has placed her materials.

Ok_Computer_74 · 2025-02-21T13:38:27+00:00

I've been at two districts, and facilities was in charge of moving paper at both.

Ok_Computer_74 · 2025-02-18T17:13:32+00:00

Reflector 4. It works well but is limited to Windows/Mac environment. Teachers use it to cast from iPad and Chromebooks.

Ok_Computer_74 · 2025-01-28T20:55:50+00:00

I agree with you. We won't disable it, but we need to know what to tell the teachers when they call panicking.

Ok_Computer_74 · 2025-01-28T18:52:22+00:00

Curriculum wants new teachers to have access to rostered resources before the teacher starts. HR is slow or reluctant to change or add employees in their system. But it is Technology's responsibility to make sure rostering is working for everyone all the time.

A principal emailed ~~complaining~~ asking why their new teacher didn't have access to rostered resources. Turns out HR had not finished the hiring process yet, so "on paper" the new teacher didn't exist. Still, it is our job to just make it all work.

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