Here's what Bark can do to help you protect your kid's Chromebook.
Bark Premium subscribers will set up the Chrome extensions and the Bark for Chromebooks app. Bark Jr subscribers will only set up the Bark for Chromebooks app. Click on each option below for instructions!
Set up the extensions
Set up the extensions
Log into the Chromebook with your child's Google account.
Open the Google Chrome Browser.
On the top right, click > Settings.
Click You and Google on the left.
Click Sync and Google services.
Click Manage what you sync.
Click Sync everything (easiest) or click Customize sync and select Extensions, History, and Settings.
On your parent phone or computer, connect your child's Gmail or Outlook account(s) to Bark.
You know their email password
Select "I have my kid's password" and enter it in. Allow all permissions.You don't know their email password
Select "My kid will connect this account" and enter in the email that is signed into the Chromebook. On your kid's Chromebook, open their email inbox. Find the email invite with a link to connect accounts to Bark. Select Gmail or Outlook and get it connected.
On your kid's Chromebook, navigate to the
Chrome Web Store.
Find and add Bark for Chrome and Bark for Chrome Watchdog to your child's Chrome.
👀 Don't see the extensions? Select More Extensions on the top right to see more search results.
Click the top right
menu, click on
next to each Bark extension, and then Manage Extension.Toggle on the Allow in Incognito option for each one.
👀 Don't see an Incognito Mode option? It likely means your child's browser has Incognito Mode disabled (learn more).
Browse 5 - 10 sites on your child's Chrome browser.
Consider disabling Guest Mode.
Then, set up the Bark for Chromebooks app by following the steps below.
Set up the app
Set up the app
Verify your child’s Chromebook supports our app. If it is supported, keep going!
Click on the time on the bottom right.
Select the ⚙ gear icon to access Settings.
Search "play store" at the top, or scroll down until you find Google Play Store.
👀 Don't see Google Play Store? Then the Chromebook doesn't support the Bark for Chromebooks app.
Turn on the Google Play Store.
👀 Is the "Turn On" option greyed out? You may be using a managed school or work Google account. Signing into the Chromebook with a personal Google account will allow you to turn it on.
Click the O symbol on the bottom left.
Open the
Play Store app.
👀 Don't see the app? You may have to click on the ^ arrow to see all installed apps.
Search
Bark for Chromebooks, install it, and open it.
Enter a device code (found in your parent dashboard account settings) to pair the Chromebook to your account.
Click Allow on the permission prompts.
Click OK to enable the VPN.
Click Open Settings to enable Bark's Accessibility setting.
Click Open Settings when asked about Background Location.
Click Permissions > Location > Allow all the time.
Turn off Secure DNS in settings.
You can now X out of the app and return the laptop to your child.
(Even if the Bark for Chromebooks application is X-ed out or not on the bottom taskbar, rest assured that it is doing its job.)
How do I know it's working?
Open up your parent app / dashboard.
Tap your child's profile.
If you set up the Chrome extension, you can verify its status by tapping on Apps at the top and looking for the Chrome icon:
If you also set up the Bark for Chromebooks app, you can verify its status by tapping on Devices at the top and looking for the Chromebook.
Best Practices
Repeat these steps for any other children by clicking the Time on the bottom right > Log out. Then, sign in with the other child's user profile and repeat the steps above.
Talk to your child about Bark and why the Bark for Chromebooks app and Bark extensions need to remain installed. Don't worry, if either one is deleted or stops working, we will alert you.
Connect the Google accounts that your child uses to Bark.
Restrict the Google accounts your child uses to sign into their Chromebook.
Need more help?
Check out our Chrome troubleshooting guide.