Add and distribute ChromeOS extension apps

The administrator can add ChromeOS extension apps to the App Catalog and distribute these apps to ChromeOS devices.

Procedure

  1. Go to Apps > App Catalog.
  2. Click + Add.
  3. Select ChromeOS from the list. The Add ChromeOS App Details page appears on the screen.
  4. Provide the following details: App Name - Name of the ChromeOS extension app, Extension ID - You can get this info from the Chrome web store.
  5. Click Next. The App Configurations page appears on the screen. You will be able to select an immediate update that will occur at the next device check-in, or you can choose to have the app update automatically when new versions become available.
  6. Select one of the app distribution options and provide the required details.

    7. The ChromeOS app distribution is supported only for LDAP user groups.

    Once the ChromeOS extension app is identified, you need to distribute the app following the similar process that you follow to distribute any other app. When you are distributing the ChromeOS extension app, make sure to select the User Groups to which you want to distribute the app and perform a Silent Install on the device.

Install Settings allows administrators to control the final silent installation and it is required to push the app to ChromeOS devices. User Groups must be selected here.

You can edit the information about a ChromeOS extension app or delete a ChromesOS extension app from the App Catalog. You must follow the similar process that you follow to edit or delete any other app from the App Catalog.

Edit a ChromeOS extension app

  1. Go to Apps > App Catalog > Details.
  2. Click Edit. Make the required changes and click Save.

For information about Deleting an app, see Deleting Apps from the App Catalog.