How to force install extensions in a organizational unit

Problem

You need to automatically install an extension on all users from your domain or a specific organizational units .

Environment

  • Chrome OS
  • Chrome Browser
  • Apps and Extensions

Solution

  1. In your Admin console.
  2. Go to Devices > Chrome.
  3. Click Apps & extensions > Users and browsers.
  4. To apply the setting to all users and enrolled browsers, leave the top organizational unit selected. Otherwise, select a child organizational unit.
  5. Go to the app or extension that you want to automatically install using the (+) icon. 
  6. Under Installation policy, choose Force install.
  7. Save.