How to Change the Owner on a Chromebook
You should change the owner on your Chromebook before you sell it or give it away. If you don’t, the new user could access your personal files or information. The only way to remove the owner from a Chromebook is to perform a factory reset. To Powerwash your Chromebook:
What to Do Before You Change Owners on a Chromebook
Before powerwashing and parting with your Chromebook, make sure Chrome OS is set to sync with your Google account so that all of your app data is backed up to the cloud. To enable syncing: Everything on your hard drive will be wiped, so save any files you want to keep to a USB stick or your Google Drive. When the new owner creates an account or signs in to their Google account, they will be designated as the new owner. Make sure the backup was successful and then Powerwash your Chromebook. Everything saved to your Google account is accessible the next time you log in to any Chrome OS device.
Who Is a Chromebook’s Owner?
When you set up your Chromebook, you must create a new Google account or log in with an existing one. The account you first log in with becomes the owner account, or administrator account. Only the owner can access certain system settings and manage other users. For example, the Chromebook owner can:
Enable and disable guest browsingManage Wi-Fi networksChange the time zoneView crash reports
All of your personal files and information are available to anyone who can access your owner account, which is why it’s important to perform a Powerwash before selling your Chromebook.
