Logging Onto a Chromebook
Keywords: Login, Chromebook
Aliases: Logging In, Signing In, Sign In, Log Into
Summary:
If you would like to know how to sign in or out of a chromebook, this guide will help walk you through the process. You'll need to sign in with your district credentials, and go through MFA if you are not a student.
Steps:
When a district Chromebook turns on, it will automatically connect to WiFI at any PSD campus location. If you are off-campus, it will prompt you to select from a list of available nearby WiFi networks, and then enter a corresponding password if applicable.
Once connected to the internet, a sign-in screen will appear as shown below:
At this screen, staff and students are to enter their district username and password. An email is not required for the username field.
Staff Only:
If you are a staff member with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) enabled, you will be prompted with a screen similar to below after entering your credentials. You may have MFA setup with an authenticator app, or to receive MFA codes to a cellular number. Enter the code to complete the login process.
Staff should have MFA enabled before the start of the 2022 school year. Please see this guide on setting up MFA: https://psd401.freshservice.com/support/solutions/articles/6000030376
After going through the help article, if you still need assistance setting up MFA, please contact the PSD Help Desk at ext. 3711 or email at servicecentral@psd401.net
Chrome Login (same for Google Apps)
Staff = username@psd401.net and then your district password
Example: smithj@psd401.net
Student = student#@edtools.psd401.net and then their student password
Example: 1234567@edtools.psd401.net
Ending Your Session
There are two ways you can end your session on a district Chromebook.
- In the lower right corner of the screen you can click on the picture icon and Sign Out.
- Using the Power button you can turn the Chromebook off. Just shutting the lid does not sign you out, therefore the next person to use the Chromebook will be connected to your account when they open the Chromebook.
It is always important to turn off the Chromebook before you close the lid so that you always know that you are disconnected from any accounts you have logged into.