To set up your Chromebook or Chromebox, you'll need:
- Your Google Account username and password
- Access to a network
Step 1: Turn on your Chromebook
- If the battery is detached, install the battery.
- Press the power button.
Step 2: Follow the on-screen instructions
- Choose your language, keyboard settings and accessibility features (optional).
- Choose your network.
- Accept the terms of service.
Step 3: Sign in with your Google Account
Enter your Google Account email or phone number and password.
- This account will be set as the owner.
- If you’ve already turned on 2-Step Verification, you’ll be sent a code to your selected device.
- If you don't have a Google account to add, create one. On some Chromebooks, you can click More options Create new account.
- To use your Chromebook without an account, click Browse as Guest.
If you're having trouble signing in with your Google account, use the sign-in troubleshooter.
Step 4: Choose your profile photo
After you choose a profile photo, you’ll be signed in. Your bookmarks, extensions and apps will appear automatically.
Set up your Chromebox
You'll also need:
- An external monitor
- USB or Bluetooth mouse and keyboard
Turn on your Chromebox
- Plug your Chromebox in.
- Plug in your mouse and keyboard.
- Connect to an external monitor.
- Press the power button.
If nothing appears on your monitor, press Ctrl + (F4) to cycle through the display options.
Once you turn on your Chromebox, follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup.