Implementing Kiosk Mode for Chromebooks

How to Configure a Kiosk App for Horizon Education Using Google Workspace to Restrict Chromebook Access and Create a Lockdown Browser Experience

Step 1: Add the Horizon Education App to the Google Admin Console

• Sign in to the Google Admin Console using your admin account.

• Go to Devices → Chrome → Apps & extensions → Kiosks.

• Click the + icon or select Add by URL: portal.horizoneducation.com​

• Save to apply the settings.

• After adding, ensure that:

  • Auto-launch is enabled.

  • The app is set as force-installed for the appropriate Organizational Units (OUs).

Step 2: Enable Kiosk Mode for Horizon Education

• In the Google Admin Console:

  • Go to Devices → Chrome → Settings → Device Settings.

• Select the appropriate Organizational Unit (OU) where the app will be used.

• Scroll to Kiosk Settings.

• Under Auto-Launch Kiosk App, select Horizon Education.

• Click Save to apply the settings.

Step 3: Add Allowed URLs to Restrict Browsing

• Open the Google Admin Console.

• Navigate to Devices → Chrome → Settings → Users & browser settings.

• Select the appropriate OU where the Kiosk App is applied.

• Scroll to URL Blocking.

• Set the following:

  • Block all URLs: Set to * to block everything by default.

    • Allow specific URLs: Add the following safelist:

      • horizoneducation.com

      • *.horizoneducation.com

      • *.learnosity.com

• Click Save to apply the settings.

Step 4: Enforce Safe Browsing and Force URL Restrictions

• Still under Users & browsers settings:

• Go to Security → URL Blocking.

• Configure the policy as follows:

• Allow only the URLs listed above.

  • Block all other traffic by default.

• Save the changes.

Step 5: Deploy and Test the Kiosk App

• Restart the Chromebook.

• Verify that Kiosk Mode launches Horizon Education automatically.

• Try accessing any URLs outside of the safelist — they should be blocked.

• Confirm that all Horizon Education features and content load correctly.