# Reboot for ChromeOS (15.3+)

## What

For an MDM (Mobile Device Management) administrator managing ChromeOS devices, the ability to remotely send a reboot command is a powerful tool for device maintenance and troubleshooting. This command ensures that devices are running smoothly, updates are applied, and any minor issues are resolved without the need for manual intervention.

## When/Why

### Understanding the Reboot Command

<div class="markdown prose w-full flex flex-col break-words dark:prose-invert" id="bkmrk-purpose%3A-the-reboot-">- **Purpose**: The reboot command allows administrators to remotely restart ChromeOS devices, which is essential for applying updates, enforcing new policies, or fixing software issues.
- **Execution**: Through the MDM solution integrated with Google's Chrome Enterprise services, admins can issue reboot commands directly from the management console. This process ensures that all devices are up-to-date and functioning as expected.
- **Considerations**: When sending a reboot command, it's important to consider the timing and potential impact on users. Ideally, reboots should be scheduled during off-hours or times when the device is not in active use to minimize disruption. It's also good practice to inform users about planned reboots.

</div>### Practical Use Cases

<div class="markdown prose w-full flex flex-col break-words dark:prose-invert" id="bkmrk-applying-updates%3A-to">1. **Applying Updates**: To ensure devices have the latest features and security patches.
2. **Resolving Issues**: To fix minor glitches that can be cleared with a restart.
3. **Enforcing Policies**: To apply new configurations or policies that require a reboot to take effect.

</div>### Tips for MDM Administrators

<div class="markdown prose w-full flex flex-col break-words dark:prose-invert" id="bkmrk-user-communication%3A-">- **User Communication**: Notify users about scheduled reboots, especially if they are during working hours.
- **Scheduling**: Plan reboots during times that will least impact users, like after-hours or during known downtime.
- **Monitoring**: After issuing a reboot command, monitor the devices to ensure they restart successfully and operate as expected.

</div>By leveraging the reboot command through your MDM solution, you can maintain control over the ChromeOS devices within your organization, ensuring they remain secure, up-to-date, and operate without issues. This command is a straightforward yet essential part of device management that helps keep everything running smoothly.

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## How

This command is executed by right clicking one or more Chromebooks and picking Restart... as shown below.

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**REBOOT Command**<button aria-label="Copy link to heading" class="cc-779anb" type="button"><svg height="24" role="presentation" viewbox="0 0 24 24" width="24"></svg></button>

- **Description:** Introducing the REBOOT command, enabling system administrators to reboot devices for troubleshooting remotely and applying system updates.
- **Execution:** Initiates the remote reboot process on the selected devices.
- **Access:**
    
    
    - The REBOOT command is accessible through the Central as well as Anywhere Admin for ChromeOS devices.
    - Find the command in the dropdown menu labeled "Reboot..."
    - Read permissions is the only requirement.

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- **Description:** Users can now view all information related to sending REMOTE\_POWERWASH, WIPE\_USERS, and REBOOT Commands in the Command History tab for Chromebook devices. As shown below you can see this when looking at device details for a Chromebook.

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