Chromebook Management

FileWave syncs Chromebook data from Google Admin Console so you can view Chromebook inventory alongside the rest of your managed devices. FileWave does not replace Google Admin Console, but it gives you reporting, inventory, custom field, and location tools for Chromebook management.

So what can we do?

FileWave can report Chromebook inventory data such as available disk space, the last logged-in user, and login timing. You can use that data in Reports, scheduled emails, custom fields, and exports.

FileWave can also gather location data and show it on a map in FileWave Central.

How do I set all this up?

Before managing Chromebooks in FileWave, complete the Google Admin Console sync and license setup.

1. Confirm that FileWave has enough Chromebook licenses. In FileWave Central, check this under Server > Activation Code.

FileWave syncs the full Chromebook device list from Google Admin Console. If FileWave does not have enough Chromebook licenses for the devices you manage in Google Admin Console, you will not be able to update the model.

2. Follow the linked quick start guide to sync Google Admin Console with FileWave and enroll your Chromebooks: Quick Start Guide for Chromebooks

After the sync is complete, FileWave Central shows the synced Chromebook groups in Clients.

These devices and groups are synced from Google Admin Console, so they cannot be deleted directly from FileWave.