The device that you use to create your USB installer can be different to the device you plan to install ChromeOS Flex on. How you create your installer depends on the device you're using.

As an admin, you can install ChromeOS Flex on Windows, Mac, or Linux devices so your users can get many of the features that are available on ChromeOS devices. Before you begin

For non-certified models, follow the same steps that you take to install ChromeOS Flex on certified models. For detailed steps, see the ChromeOS Flex installation guide.

After you have successfully booted ChromeOS Flex from your USB installer, you can permanently install ChromeOS Flex, erasing the device’s existing OS and replacing it with ChromeOS Flex. …

Use the USB installer that you just created to boot the device you want to run ChromeOS Flex on. Before you begin: Read the notes and installation instructions specific to your device. See …

Below are common questions about installing and running ChromeOS Flex on devices in your organization.

To use Chrome on Mac, you need macOS 12 Monterey and up. If you don't know the admin password, drag Chrome to a place on your computer where you can make edits, like your …

Go to the Chrome OS Flex Help Community for a community of Chrome OS Flex experts.

You can install Linux command line tools, code editors, and IDEs (integrated development environments) on your Chromebook. These can be used to write code, create apps, and more.

ChromeOS is only for actual Chromebooks/Chromeboxes. ChromeOS Flex is the version that is installable on other devices, however you will not be able to install ChromeOS Flex on that …