Set up your Chromebook

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

1. If the battery is detached, install the battery.
2. Press the power button.

Step 2: Follow the on-screen instructions

1. Choose your language, keyboard settings and accessibility features (optional).
2. Choose your network.
3. 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

1. Plug your Chromebox in.
2. Plug in your mouse and keyboard.
3. Connect to an external monitor.
4. 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.