Securly Filter Crextnaut Migration Instructions - Google Workspace

Overview

Here is a quick video detailing the process from start to finish. 

Migrating from an existing Chrome extension requires the following general steps:

1. Find your installation URL
2. Remove the old extension policy
3. Add a new extension policy
4. Configure the update URL
5. Test

Locate your ID and Installation URL

Your ID and installation URL was included in the email we sent. It should look like this:

https://crextnaut.securly.com/subscribers/{fid}/update-manifest.xml 

Remove the old extension policy

To avoid any conflicts or confusion, you will want to ensure that you have removed extension policies that previously were installing the Securly Extension.

Old Extension IDs to look for:

1. In Google Workspace, navigate to Devices > Chrome > Apps and extensions > Overview
2. Search for the old extension IDs above, to locate which OUs they are installed in. 
3. Then, click Users & Browsers and remove the old extensions. 

Install the new extension

1. In Google Workspace, navigate to Devices > Chrome > Apps and extensions > Users & browsers
2. Select the OU you want to deploy the extension to and click the "+" button in the bottom right and select "Add Chrome app or extension by ID" 
3. Paste in your extension ID and change the dropdown to “From a custom URL”
4. Paste in your Installation URL.
   
   
   
5. The installation policy for our extension should be set to "Force install" or Force install + pin" (this will allow you to see the extension in your browser's toolbar.
6. Set "Permissions and URL Access" to "Allow all permissions
7. Click on "Save" in the top right corner.
8. Important - Configure the update URL: Scroll down in the right-hand pane. At the bottom, in "Deployment settings > Update URL", select “Installation URL”.

Test

Make sure to test a few Chromebooks to ensure they have the new extension. You can see the extension ID by visiting chrome://system and expanding the "extensions" section. You'll also want to make sure filtering is working as expected. http://unsafewebsite.com is a great testing site to use.