Skip to main content

đź“š Bark for Schools

Monitor school-issued accounts for free. Get alerts when students might be in danger online.

38 articles

Set Up Processes

This section guides administrators through the full setup and deployment of Bark for Schools across Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 environments.

How to Set Up Bark for SchoolsGet student safety monitoring running across your school or district in minutes, at no cost.
How to Set Up Bark for Schools on Google WorkspaceInstall the Bark for Schools app in your admin console.
How to Set Up Bark for Schools on Microsoft 365Install the Bark for Schools app in your admin console.
How to Set Up Chrome or Edge Web FilteringThe Chrome and Edge web filter extensions allow you to whitelist, blacklist, and restrict site categories at the student account level.
Chrome Web Filtering on Google WorkspaceThis custom extension is installed in your Google Admin Console.
Edge Web Filtering on Microsoft 365This custom extension is installed in your Microsoft Admin Console.
DNS FilteringThis web filter is deployed in your school's network settings.
Chrome Monitoring on Google WorkspaceThe Bark for Chrome extension monitors student browsing activity and alerts you to concerning content.
Edge Monitoring on Microsoft 365The Bark for Edge extension monitors student browsing activity and alerts you to concerning content.
Google Chat MonitoringBark monitors individual Google Chat messages and media attachments — Spaces and external chats are not yet supported.
How to Adjust the Sensitivity of AlertsAdjusting alert sensitivity helps reduce noise so your team focuses on the issues that matter most.
How to Turn On / Off Organizational Units or GroupsThe Bark for Schools app is installed at the domain level, but you control which organizational units or groups are actually monitored.
Reviewer ManagementSuper admins and OU admins can invite, edit, and remove reviewers, and assign them to specific organizational units or groups.
Google Workspace Tools: Complements to Bark for Schools MonitoringAdjust these Google Workspace settings to get the most out of Bark for Schools monitoring.

Super Admin Resources

This section is designed for IT administrators with elevated permissions. It includes resources that support advanced configuration, network-level filtering, account management workflows, permission adjustments, and access to essential reporting tools for maintaining safe and compliant digital environments.

Fix Permissions for Google WorkspaceThese steps must be completed by someone who has both Google Workspace Super Admin and Bark Super Admin permissions.
Super Admin ReplacementDon't remove the outgoing super admin's Google or Microsoft permissions until a replacement has been added to Bark — doing so prematurely can break monitoring.
How to use the web filter reportsWeb filter reports help you troubleshoot unexpected blocks, verify new rules are working, and see which sites students are visiting most.
DNS TroubleshootingIf the DNS filter shows 0 requests or filtering isn't working as expected, a caching issue or transparent DNS proxy is usually the cause.
Bark For Schools+: Exporting Alert ReportsBark for Schools+ lets you export monitoring reports filtered by date range and download them directly to your device.
Filter+: Exporting Web Filter ReportsFilter+ expands your standard 1,000 site report limit to a full 30 days of exportable web filtering logs.
Adjust Mobile Management Settings in Google WorkspaceSwitching to advanced mobile management in Google Workspace can prevent students from signing into school accounts on managed devices like the Bark Phone.

Reviewer Resources

This section supports school staff members who review alerts generated by Bark for Schools. It includes training materials, best practices, and guides that help reviewers understand how to effectively assess alerts, navigate the reviewer dashboard, and respond appropriately to potential safety concerns.

A Reviewer's Guide to Bark for SchoolsAs a Reviewer, you'll use the Bark for Schools dashboard to monitor alerts, review student activity, and respond to potential issues.
Bark for Schools Mobile AppThe Bark for Schools mobile app lets you manage alerts, adjust settings, and oversee reviewers from your phone.