Block settings access for users on Chromebooks

Problem

You need to make sure that users cannot access the browser settings on ChromeOS devices. 

Environment

Chromebooks with managed user accounts. 

Solution

This access can be restricted with policies, to achieve this please follow these steps:
  1. Go to the Admin console and on the menu at the left go to Devices > Chrome > Settings > Users and browsers.
  2. Select the OU with the users you want to restrict this for. 
  3. Look for the Disabled system features policy.
  4. Put a check on the feature you want to disable (Settings in this case).
  5. Save the changes.

Cause

Since this is a policy, you have to make sure the policy is properly set to avoid unexpected behaviors.