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Tracking since Apr 2, 2026.

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Date	Users	Rating	Reviews	Version
Apr 2, 2026	—	—	—	5.2.5
Apr 6, 2026	10.0K	—	—	5.2.5
Apr 19, 2026	—	—	—	5.2.5
Apr 24, 2026	10.0K	—	—	5.2.6
Apr 29, 2026	10.0K	—	—	5.2.7
May 6, 2026	—	—	—	5.2.7
May 10, 2026	10.0K	—	—	5.4.1
May 16, 2026	—	—	—	5.5.4
May 20, 2026	9.0K	—	—	5.5.6
May 25, 2026	9.0K	—	—	5.6.3
Jun 7, 2026	—	—	—	5.7.0
Now	10.0K	—	—	5.7.0

Changelog

May 25, 2026

description

USERAUTHGUARD CHROMEBOOK MONITOR

UserAuthGuard Chromebook Monitor is a Chrome extension designed for K–12 schools to support student safety and responsible device usage on managed Chromebook devices.

IMPORTANT REQUIREMENT

This extension requires:
- An active UserAuthGuard institutional account
- Deployment through Google Admin Console
- School-provided Google Workspace credentials
- A connection to the UserAuthGuard management server

Individual users cannot register or configure the extension independently.

FEATURES

Classroom Screen Monitoring
Teachers can view student screens during class sessions to help keep students focused and provide assistance when needed.

Content Filtering
Administrators can configure allowed and blocked websites using centralized policies.

Safety Alerts
Authorized school staff can receive alerts when configured safety categories detect concerning activity.

Usage Analytics
Administrators and educators can view summarized device usage data including domain activity and browsing trends.

Assessment Mode
Teachers can enable a restricted browsing mode during online assessments that limits access to approved websites.

Device Assignment Controls
Chromebooks can be assigned to specific students. Unauthorized users may be restricted from accessing the device unless approved by administrators.

Lost Device Assistance
Administrators can place devices into recovery mode if they are reported lost or stolen.

HOW IT WORKS

1. An IT administrator deploys the extension through Google Admin Console
2. Students sign in using school-issued Google Workspace accounts
3. The extension retrieves configuration from the UserAuthGuard server
4. Policies are applied automatically to the managed device

PRIVACY AND SECURITY

- Data is encrypted during transmission and storage
- Access is restricted to authorized school staff
- Monitoring applies only to school-managed devices and accounts
- Designed to support FERPA, COPPA, and CIPA compliance

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

- ChromeOS version 100 or later
- Managed Chromebooks enrolled in Google Admin
- Active internet connection
- UserAuthGuard server account

SUPPORT

Schools should contact their IT administrator for assistance.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

UserAuthGuard Chromebook Monitor only functions when deployed by a school or district using the UserAuthGuard management platform. It is not intended for personal or consumer use.

USERAUTHGUARD CHROMEBOOK MONITOR

UserAuthGuard Chromebook Monitor is a Chrome extension designed for K–12 schools to support student safety, Chromebook management, and responsible use of school-managed devices.

IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS

This extension requires:

• An active UserAuthGuard institutional account
• Deployment through Google Admin Console
• School-provided Google Workspace credentials
• A connection to the UserAuthGuard management platform

Individual users cannot register or configure this extension independently.

FEATURES

Content Filtering
Administrators centrally configure allowed and blocked websites using category-based policies and custom site lists. Students attempting to access restricted content receive an informational block page.

Safety & Keyword Alerts
Authorized school staff can receive alerts when configured safety categories or flagged keywords identify potentially concerning activity.

Usage Analytics & Reporting
Administrators and educators can review summarized device usage, including browsing trends, domain activity, and screen time insights.

Classroom Screen Monitoring
During active classroom sessions, teachers can view student screens to help maintain focus and provide support.

Assessment & Exam Lockdown Mode
Teachers can enable a restricted browsing mode during online assessments that limits access to approved websites only.

Student Notifications
Schools can send messages, reminders, and alerts directly to managed devices in real time.

Acceptable Use Policy Acknowledgment
Students can review and acknowledge district device agreements or acceptable-use policies directly from their Chromebook.

Device Assignment & Soft-Lock
Chromebooks can be assigned to specific students. Unauthorized users may be restricted from using assigned devices unless approved by administrators.

Device Health Monitoring
The extension reports hardware health information including storage, memory, battery status, display, camera, and microphone functionality so IT teams can proactively identify issues.

Self-Service Device Refresh
A guided on-device wizard helps students perform refresh and diagnostic steps, reducing support tickets and IT workload.

Loaner Device Management
Schools can track loaner assignments and display return reminders directly to students.

Lost & Stolen Device Recovery
Administrators can place lost or stolen devices into recovery mode, including a locked kiosk experience and public return page. When authorized by school staff, recovery tools may include device location and screen capture features to assist retrieval.

HOW IT WORKS

1. An IT administrator deploys the extension through Google Admin Console
2. Students sign in their chromebook using school-issued Google Workspace accounts
3. The extension retrieves settings from the UserAuthGuard management platform
4. Policies are automatically applied to managed devices

PRIVACY & SECURITY

• Data is encrypted both in transit and at rest
• Access is restricted to authorized school personnel
• Monitoring applies only to school-managed devices and accounts
• Classroom screen viewing occurs only during active teacher-initiated sessions
• Device location and screen capture features are used only for approved lost-device recovery scenarios
• Designed to support FERPA, COPPA, and CIPA compliance

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• ChromeOS version 100 or later
• Managed Chromebooks enrolled in Google Admin
• Active internet connection
• UserAuthGuard server account

SUPPORT

Please contact your school or district IT administrator for assistance.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

UserAuthGuard Chromebook Monitor functions only when deployed by a school or district using the UserAuthGuard management platform. It is not intended for personal or consumer use.

May 6, 2026

permissions

activeTab, tabs, idle, storage, webNavigation, offscreen, scripting, identity, identity.email, system.display, tabCapture, notifications, alarms, geolocation, management, power, windows, webRequest, declarativeNetRequest, enterprise.deviceAttributes

activeTab, tabs, idle, storage, webNavigation, offscreen, scripting, identity, identity.email, system.cpu, system.memory, system.storage, system.display, tabCapture, notifications, alarms, geolocation, management, power, windows, webRequest, declarativeNetRequest, enterprise.deviceAttributes

Permissions & access

Permissions: activeTabtabsidlestoragewebNavigationoffscreenscriptingidentityidentity.emailsystem.cpusystem.memorysystem.storagesystem.displaytabCapturenotificationsalarmsgeolocationmanagementpowerwindowswebRequestdeclarativeNetRequestenterprise.deviceAttributes
Host access: https://*.userauthguard.com/*, https://userauthguard.com/*, wss://*.userauthguard.com/*, wss://userauthguard.com/*, http://localhost:8000/*, <all_urls>

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