Basic Setup for Your Google Chromebook
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1 Introduction: Chromebook: Basic Setup
This will guide you through the basic setup of your Chromebook.
2 Chromebook: Initial Setup
- First, choose Let's go.
- If you're using a wireless connection, select your Wi-Fi network here.
- Fill in your Wi-Fi password, then select Connect.
- Next, you'll be asked to log into your Google account.
? Do you already have a Google account?
This will guide you through the basic setup of your Chromebook.
- First, choose Let's go.
- If you're using a wireless connection, select your Wi-Fi network here.
- Fill in your Wi-Fi password, then select Connect.
- Next, you'll be asked to log into your Google account.
Existing Google Account
- Enter your GMail e-mail address, then select Next.
- Enter your Google password, then select Next.
- If you have 2-step Verification enabled, you'll be prompted for the that now. Once filled in, select Next.
- Next, you'll be shown the Terms and Conditions. Read these carefully. When you're done, scroll to the bottom, and choose I Agree.
- Select Next.
- Select a picture for your profile, then select OK.
- You'll be given an option to Take a tour of your Chromebook. It's a great idea to take this simple tour to get you up to speed fast with your new Chromebook! If you'd rather look at the tour later, and start using your Chromebook right away, click the X in the right corner.
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New Google Account
- If you don't have an e-mail address with Google (ends with @gmail.com), select More options.
- Select Create account.
- Enter your first and last name. Select Next.
- Enter your information. Once filled in, select Next.
- Enter a username that you'd like. This will also be your Google e-mail address (ending with @gmail.com), then select Next.
- In many cases, your first choice will be taken. Google will make suggestions which you can choose from in the bottom left, or you can try another. When you've chosen, select Next.
- Choose a password, enter it a second time to confirm, then select Next. Make note of your password, you will be using it to sign into your Chromebook.
- Enter your phone number. This can help you in resetting your password, should you forget it in the future. Select Next.
