Zero-touch enrollment

Chrome OS zero-touch enrollment is an alternative to manually enrolling devices, where a pre-provisioning partner (device manufacturer, distributor or reseller) sends instructions to Google to automatically enroll a Chrome device into a customer’s domain after a device is turned on and connected to the internet.

For a step-by-step guide, watch the following video:

Zero-touch enrollment requires:

• A compatible Chrome device
• A pre-provisioning token generated from the Google Admin console
• An approved pre-provisioning partner to assist with enrollment

Generate a pre-provisioning token

A pre-provisioning token is a unique identifier generated in the Google Admin console, and is used for verification during device enrollment. It can be used for multiple devices and remains active until the admin revokes its use. A separate token can also be generated for each organizational unit.

To generate a pre-provisioning token:

1. Sign in to your Google Admin console.

   Sign in using your administrator account (does not end in @gmail.com).

2. From the Admin console Home page, go to DevicesChrome devices.
3. To apply the setting to everyone, leave the top organizational unit selected. Otherwise, select a child organizational unit.
4. In the bottom-right corner, click Enroll devices 
5. A pre-provisioning token will be generated. You can choose to:
   1. Copy pre-provisioning token to clipboard 
   2. Revoke token 
   3. Revoke and regenerate token 

Note: Be sure to provide both the pre-provisioning token and the device's enrolled domain to an authorized pre-provisioning partner to complete the zero-touch enrollment.

Manage devices in pre-provisioned status

A new device status, "pre-provisioned" has been added to the Device status filter in the Admin console. It lists Chrome devices that are ready to be zero-touch enrolled during initial device setup. While a device is in a “pre-provisioned” state, it can be moved to a different organizational unit or deleted. However, once zero-touch enrollment is complete, the device will become “Provisioned”.

Identify compatible Chrome devices

Not all Chrome devices are compatible with zero-touch enrollment. More devices will be added as they are announced. The table below lists devices that are supported currently:

Authorized pre-provisioning partners

The partners who currently offer zero-touch enrollment, are listed below. This list will be updated as more partners implement the service.