How to pin apps on Chromebooks taskbar

Problem

How can you pin Google Drive and Classroom app on Chromebook's taskbar.

Environment

  • ChromeOS
  • Chrome extensions and applications

Solution

You can pin the apps/extensions using their IDs as described below:
  1. In your Admin console.
  2. Go to Devices > Chrome > Apps & extensions > Users & browsers.
  3. Choose the organizational unit where you want to push the apps.
  4. Hover your mouse over the yellow plus sign.
  5. Then choose the option Add Chrome app or extension by id.
  6. Add the app IDs one at a time, for example:
    • Google Classroom: mfhehppjhmmnlfbbopchdfldgimhfhfk
    • Google Drive: apdfllckaahabafndbhieahigkjlhalf
  7. Pin the apps and save.