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Are you looking to share your Googlebook with someone—be it a friend, family member, child, or even an acquaintance? While it’s not advisable to pass your laptop around to too many people, Googlebooks support multiple user profiles, including options for children and guest accounts. Setting this up is a quick and straightforward process, allowing you to maintain your desktop arrangement and keep your private files secure.
It’s important to note that any user on a Googlebook can upgrade apps, but only those with Admin rights can manage profiles, adjust settings, and view all applications that are installed.
This guide is for those who want to create a secondary Googlebook profile to share with another adult or child. If you want to add multiple Google accounts within a single profile, just open any Google application (like Drive, Calendar, or Photos), click on the profile icon in the top-right, and log into another account.
Creating a New User Profile from the Googlebook Lock Screen
Effortless Setup
Before you can set up a new user profile on your Googlebook, you will need to log out of your current account. To do this, press the power button (which also serves as the fingerprint sensor) on your Googlebook’s keyboard, and then select the “Sign out” option shown at the top of the lock screen.
If you’re using an external monitor and can’t access the power button, you can tap the battery icon in your status bar and select the power icon from the Quick Settings panel.
Once you’re on the GooglebookOS login screen, click on the “New user” or “Add user” button. Both options work the same way.
When setting up a new profile, GooglebookOS will prompt you to sign into a Google account. If you’d prefer not to log into an account, simply select the “skip” option. Please note that profiles without a Google account won’t have access to the Play Store, backups, or any features requiring a Google login.
After you’ve set up a new user profile, you can switch to it at any time by signing out of your active account through the lock screen or the Quick Settings panel.
Establishing a New User Profile via Settings
This is essential if the “Add a user” button on your lock screen is disabled
If you can’t see the option to add a user profile after logging out, you may have disabled this option in the settings. Fortunately, there’s another method to create a new user profile.
Access your Googlebook’s settings, navigate to the “System” tab, and click on the “Users” option.
This “Users” page allows you to adjust behaviors related to Guest mode and whether to “Add users from the sign-in screen.” It is also where you can modify or delete user profiles going forward.
To set up a new profile, click on the “Add user” button. GooglebookOS will inquire if you want to give the new user admin privileges, and then guide you through the usual setup process.
Setting Up a Child’s Account on a Googlebook
Have faith in the process
You’ll find the option to create a child’s account within the “Add user” setup process. Follow the instructions mentioned above to establish a new user profile, and then click on the “For my child” option when prompted.
Googlebook will ask for your child’s name, birthday, and gender. As parental controls require two Google accounts—one for the parent and another for the child—you will need to provide both during the setup. If you do not have a child’s account, you will be given the option to create one during this process.
You can manage these parental controls through a web browser or the Family Link app, which is available for both Android and iOS devices.
How to Use a Guest Profile on a Googlebook
And how to log out of it—it may be less straightforward than you anticipate
Guest profiles are enabled by default on GooglebookOS. To utilize a Guest profile, press the power button on your Googlebook, or click the battery icon in the upper-right corner and then tap the power icon. After signing out, select the “Guest mode” button located on the GooglebookOS login screen.
If you do not see the Guest button, it’s likely because this feature was disabled earlier. Log back into your account, go to Settings, pick the “System” tab, tap “Users,” and enable the Guest profile option.
Guest profiles provide temporary access, lacking features that require a Google login. They do not allow for persistent file storage such as Gemini functions, making them ideal for sharing your Googlebook without the need for a new profile.
Logging out of a Guest profile is somewhat counterintuitive. Instead of pressing the power button, exit Guest mode by clicking the notification icon in your status bar and selecting “Exit Guest mode.”
Sharing is Caring
The user profiles feature on Googlebook allows for easy sharing of your laptop without compromising customization or privacy. This is particularly useful when you connect your Googlebook to an external monitor, effectively converting it into a desktop configuration for the entire household.
However, be sure to establish secure passwords or PINs for each user profile. If you’re transitioning from a Chromebook, remember to check your parental controls in the Family Link app, as some settings may differ between platforms.
