Group Policies
Control what students can access. URL blocking, camera restrictions, network controls, and more.
Why You Need This
Different students need different levels of access. Elementary students need more restrictions than high schoolers. Testing days require locked-down browsers. After-school programs need relaxed policies.
Group Policies lets you define sets of restrictions and apply them to groups of students. Block specific URLs or entire categories. Disable cameras during tests. Restrict which networks devices can connect to.
Policies can be applied to OUs, classes, grade levels, or individual students. When a policy changes, all affected devices update automatically—no need to touch each device individually.
- ✓ URL blocking — Block specific sites or entire categories (social media, gaming, adult content)
- ✓ Camera & microphone control — Disable cameras during tests or enable for specific classes
- ✓ Network restrictions — Control which WiFi networks devices can connect to
- ✓ Flexible targeting — Apply policies to OUs, grades, classes, or individuals
- ✓ Instant updates — Policy changes apply to all affected devices automatically
Common Use Cases
State Testing Lockdown
Create a testing policy that blocks all non-essential sites, disables camera, and restricts to the testing platform only. Apply it to testing groups during exam periods.
Age-Appropriate Restrictions
Elementary students get strict filtering with social media and gaming blocked. High schoolers get more access for research. Apply different policies by grade level automatically.
Special Programs
After-school coding club needs access to development sites normally blocked. Create a special policy for club members without changing school-wide restrictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do Group Policies work with Google Admin policies?
Group Policies work alongside Google Admin Console policies. UserAuthGuard policies add additional layers of control on top of your existing Chrome management settings.
Can students bypass the policies?
Policies are enforced at the device level through Chrome's management APIs. Students cannot disable or bypass them without admin credentials.
How quickly do policy changes take effect?
Policy changes typically propagate to devices within a few minutes. Devices check for policy updates regularly when connected to the internet.
Ready to take control of student devices?
Group Policies is included in the Professional plan.