Every student using Chromebook provided by their school can testify how frustrating using the device can be due to the web filtering technology Gogaurdian on Chromebook. This article will teach you how to disable Goguardian on Chromebook as a student.
What is GoGuardian? GoGuardian is a web filtering and monitoring software that ensures students use the devices for educational purposes. While GoGuardian can help keep students on track, it can also be frustrating for those who need to access certain websites or apps that are blocked by the software. This blog post is for educational purposes only.
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How do I know if GoGuardian is installed on my Chromebook?
Navigating your toolbar and seeing the GoGuardian icon or extensions on the top right corner means GoGuardian is installed on your Chromebook.
How To Disable Goguardian On Chromebook As A Student
To disable GoGuardian on your Chromebook, ensure that it is installed first. You can use Swamp Ultra, a software developed by by-passy to disable GoGuardian on your Chromebook. Here are the steps to use this software to disable GoGuardian,
- Launch the Swamp Ultra on your Chromebook browser.
- Scroll down to the “disable and repair GoGuardian” section.
- Only disable GoGuardian under this section.
- There are two ways to disable GoGuardian under this section.
- The hard and soft disable GoGuardian.
- The hard disable GoGurdian option persists in powering wash your device. Even if you turn off and on your Chromebook, GoGuardian will still be on it until your power goes off.
- The hard disable GoGuardian option also prevents your teachers from seeing your screen, but it is dangerous to use this option.
- The soft disable GoGuardian option is less permanent and persists until you restart your Chromebook.
- Select your preferred option and click on enter to disable GoGuardian on your Chromebook.
Alternatively, you can disable GoGuardian on your Chromebook by,
- Opening any page on your Chromebook and pressing the Esc key, refresh, and power buttons simultaneously.
- When the screen goes black, skip the instructions given after and click on “next.”
- Click on the control and “d” key together as this stage
- Press “enter” after the next instruction to turn off your device
- When this is done, your system will reboot, and GoGuardian will be disabled.
What can GoGuardian see?
What GoGuardian see? GoGuardian sees the tab you are working on in your opened browser and all other websites on your Chromebook. Anytime you visit a website on your Chromebook, GoGuardian sees whatever you are doing, including your browsing history, screen, and everything recorded by your webcam. It also sees how long you spent on an opened website.
How does GoGuardian work?
GoGuardian protects students from unsuitable websites and materials. With artificial intelligence, GoGuardian blocks all inappropriate sites students open on their Chromebook, no matter where the student is. When you sign in to your Chromebook, GoGuardians monitors your actions and the websites you visit. It filters the words and images on a webpage you are for harmful content.
