You can let other people sign in to your Chromebook using their Google Accounts. This option is best for people who will be using your Chromebook regularly, like family members. Here's how:
- If you're signed in to your Chromebook, sign out.
- At the bottom, click Add person.
- On the "Choose your setup" screen, select one of the 3 options:
- For personal use
- For a child
- For work or school
- Click Next.
- Follow the steps that appear.
Tip: If your friend doesn't have an account, they can create a Google Account.
What info people will see
When someone signs in to your Chromebook, they’ll see all their data synced in Chrome, like apps, wallpaper, and bookmarks. They can also use all of Google's web services (like Gmail and Google Drive) using their own account, rather than yours. All of their information and files are kept separate from yours.
Fix problems adding accounts
You see an error message: "Sorry, you don't have permission to sign in"
The owner of the Chromebook needs to give permission to add other accounts to the Chromebook. Learn how to control who uses a Chromebook.
You can't sign in
If you're using your Chromebook at work or school, you might only be able to sign in with your work account and not with other accounts (like your personal Gmail account). For more help, contact your administrator.
Tip: When you sign in, enter your full email address, including the domain.
If you're not at work or school, try these steps:
Your account was deleted from your Chromebook
Your Chromebook might have deleted the account automatically to free up hard drive space. You can add the account again, but you should also free up space on your Chromebook.
The sign-in screen can show up to 19 accounts.