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      Google Admin | Automatically Install Apps and Extensions

      Force install apps and extensions for your organization. Turn Google services on or off for users and give access to additional Google services and apps.

      Automatically Install Apps and Extensions

      Sign in to the Google Admin Console

      1. Go to Menu >Devices>Chrome>Apps & extensions
      2. Click on the Users & browsers tab
      3. Click on the Organizational Unit (e.g. staff, students, admin) you want the app or extension added to.
      4. Click on the yellow circular + icon in the bottom right to display install options. Pick from Chrome Web Store, Google Play, add by ID or add by URL.
      5. Find and click the app or extension that you want to automatically install.
      6. In the panel that opens on the right, under Installation policy, choose Force install + pin to ChromeOS taskbar, Force install or Allow install.
      7. Click Save.

      Allow additional Google Workspace Apps

      Sign in to the Google Admin Console

      1. Go to Menu >Apps>Google Workspace>Service Status
      2. Click on the Organizational Unit (e.g. staff, students, admin) you want to have access to the app.
      3. Check the box next to the service and click ON in the top right corner. Verify by clicking TURN ON in the pop up.

      Allow additional Google services and apps

      Sign in to the Google Admin Console

      1. Go to Menu >Apps>Additional Google Services
      2. Click on the Organizational Unit (e.g. staff, students, admin) you want have access to the app or services
      3. Check the box next to the service and click ON in the top right corner. Verify by clicking TURN ON in the pop up.

      Now you have force installed apps or extensions, turned Google services on or off, and given access to additional Google services and apps for users in your organization.