Manage developer tools for Chrome browser

Problem

How can you enable or disable Developer tools on ChromeOS devices or Chromebooks from the Admin console.

Environment

  • Managed ChromeOS devices
  • Chrome browser

Solution

  1. In the Admin console go to Devices > Chrome > Settings > Users and browsers.
  2. Select the OU where your users are listed.
  3. Scroll down to the User experience section and look for the Developer tools policy.
  4. Change it accordingly and save the changes.

Cause

Policy can be controlled from the Admin console.