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 & browsers.
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.
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