Check if your Chrome browser is managed

If you use Chrome at school or work, it might be managed, or set up and maintained by a school, company or other group.

If your Chrome browser is managed, your administrator can set up or restrict certain features, install extensions, monitor activity and control how you use Chrome.

If you use a Chromebook, see if your Chromebook is managed.

Check if your browser is managed with these steps.

1. Open Chrome .
2. At the top right, select More .
3. Check the bottom of the menu. If you see 'Managed by your organisation', your browser is managed. If you don’t, your browser isn’t managed.

Tip: In the address bar, enter: chrome://management and press Enter.

Check extensions

If your browser is managed, you can find the extensions that are managed by your organisation.

1. Open Chrome .
2. In the address bar, enter chrome://flags
3. Press Enter.

Check policies

If your browser is managed, you can find the policies that are set by your organisation.

1. Open Chrome .
2. In the address bar, enter chrome://flags
3. Press Enter.

Fix issues with a managed browser on your personal device

If you believe that your browser shouldn't be managed, contact your Google Account or device administrator.

If you are using a personal device, follow these steps to identify and potentially remove managed accounts, programmes or extensions.

Step 1: Check if you're signed in to Chrome with a work or school account

1. On your computer, open Chrome.
2. At the top right, select Profile .
3. To determine the type of account, find the signed-in email address.
   • Personal: Google Account ends with @gmail.com.
   • Managed: Google Account associated with work or school ends with a custom domain such as @company.com or @yourschool.edu.

Step 2: Check for policies that you don't recognise

1. On your computer, open Chrome.
2. In the address bar, enter chrome://flags
3. Press Enter.
4. Review the programs, extensions or other policies.

Step 3: Remove unwanted programs or problematic apps

Remove unwanted ads, pop-ups and malware

Step 4: Remove extensions that you don't recognise

Install and manage extensions

Step 5: Reset Chrome settings

Reset Chrome settings to default

Step 6: Restart Chrome and your device

1. On your computer, open Chrome.
2. To close your browser, at the top right, select Close .
3. Re-open Chrome.

You can also try to restart your device.

If you’re an administrator, learn more about Chrome Enterprise for business or school.