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 β†’ Chrome β†’ Apps & extensions β†’ 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 β†’ Chrome β†’ Settings β†’ 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 β†’ Chrome β†’ Settings β†’ 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 β†’ 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 β€” they should be blocked.

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

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