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