As technology continues to evolve, the use of devices like Chromebooks has become increasingly popular in educational institutions. However, there are certain restrictions that schools put in place to ensure that students are using the devices safely and responsibly. One such restriction is the use of GoGuardian, a popular monitoring software that allows teachers to monitor and control student activities on Chromebooks.



While GoGuardian can be useful for schools, some students and parents may feel that it is too invasive and want to remove it from their Chromebooks. If you're one of those people, you've come to the right place. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the steps to remove GoGuardian on school Chromebooks.


Step 1: Disable GoGuardian


The first step in removing GoGuardian from your school Chromebook is to disable it. To do this, you will need to be logged in as a student or a teacher.


Click on the GoGuardian extension icon on the top right corner of your Chromebook screen.


Select the "Disable" option.


Enter your admin password and click "Confirm."


Step 2: Uninstall the GoGuardian Extension


Now that you've disabled GoGuardian, you can proceed to uninstall the GoGuardian extension from your Chromebook. Here's how:


Click on the three vertical dots on the top right corner of your Chrome browser.


Click on "More tools" and then select "Extensions."


Find the GoGuardian extension and click on "Remove."


Confirm that you want to remove the extension by clicking "Remove" again.


Step 3: Clear the Cache and Cookies


To ensure that GoGuardian is completely removed from your Chromebook, you will need to clear the cache and cookies. Here's how:


Click on the three vertical dots on the top right corner of your Chrome browser.


Click on "More tools" and then select "Clear browsing data."


In the "Time range" dropdown menu, select "All time."


Check the boxes next to "Cookies and other site data" and "Cached images and files."


Click "Clear data."


Step 4: Restart Your Chromebook


Once you've completed the previous steps, it's time to restart your Chromebook. This will ensure that any remaining traces of GoGuardian are removed from your device.


Click on the "Shut down" button in the bottom right corner of your Chromebook screen.


Wait for your Chromebook to shut down completely.


Press the power button to turn your Chromebook back on.


Congratulations! You have successfully removed GoGuardian from your school Chromebook. Now you can browse the web without being monitored by your school.


In conclusion, GoGuardian can be a helpful tool for teachers to monitor student activities on school Chromebooks, but some students and parents may find it too intrusive. If you fall into that category, following the steps above will help you remove GoGuardian from your device. By doing so, you can have a more private and secure browsing experience.