How to disable Screencast on ChromeOS

Problem

As an admin you want to restrict users from being able to record their screen.

Environment

  • Chrome OS
  • Policies

Solution

  1. Login to your Admin console.
  2. Go to Device > Chrome > Settings > Users and browsers.
  3. Select the Organizational Unit which contains the users you want to edit.
  4. Change the Screencast policy to Do no allow users to view or create screencasts.
  5. Save changes.
Note: This policy can be used to prevent users from being able to record their screen but it still allow them to take screenshots.