Refresh the devices that you already own at no cost with a modern, cloud-based operating system that's secure and easy to manage.
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Breathe new life into your existing devices
With less than 10-second boot-up times and automatic background updates, they'll start quickly and won't slow down over time.
Flex your devices in as little as five minutes
ChromeOS Flex is fast and easy to deploy with a USB or your network. You'll have cloud-based devices that work better and reduce downtime in next to no time.
Manage upgraded devices with support from Google
All ChromeOS Flex devices can be easily managed from the Google Admin console. And with ChromeOS device management, you'll have access to our IT experts whenever you need them.
Get proactive data and device protection
Security is built-in with sandboxing, blocked executables, and IT controls for unmatched protection against data loss on lost or stolen devices.
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Good for your business and the planet
It is estimated that 61.3Mt of e-waste will be thrown away this year alone, equalling the weight of 168 Empire State Buildings.
Converting 10,000 devices to ChromeOS Flex can prevent 50,000lbs of e-waste, cut CO2 emissions and save energy.¹
Set-up only takes a few minutes.
Follow these steps:
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Create a bootable ChromeOSFlex USB drive
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Install ChromeOS Flex on your PC or Mac to replace the operating system
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Upgrade all lagging legacy devices via a USB drive or network deployment
See why companies of all sizes are choosing ChromeOS Flex
'Deployment of ChromeOS Flex really saved us. When you have a stable, safe and no-hassle operating system at the hotels, that really, really affects our employees, and of course the guests as well.'
- Bjørn Arild Wisth, Deputy CEO, Nordic Choice Hotels
See Also7 Best Chromebooks for Linux'When we adopted ChromeOS devices, we thought of replacing the old PC workstations. Then we realised that with ChromeOS Flex, we could simply convert 78PCs to ChromeOS devices, giving the old machines as many as five years of extended life. Using ChromeOS Flex has saved us $80,000.'
- Steve Waibel, Director of IT, Brake Masters
'ChromeOS Flex has been deployed throughout Sanmina and on the production floor. It's allowed us to extend the lifespan of existing systems that were outdated or end of life and repurpose them. It also allows us to manage it side by side with existing ChromeOS devices, while providing the key security benefits that we get with ChromeOS.'
- Matt Ramberg, Vice President of Information Security, Sanmina
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What is the difference between ChromeOS and ChromeOS Flex?
ChromeOS Flex offers almost all of the great benefits of ChromeOS and is an upgrade from your existing Windows or Mac operating system, provided free of charge. There are a few differences, however. ChromeOS devices include Google-designed security chips and hardware that allow verified boot and firmware integrations, while ChromeOS Flex does not. In addition, if you need managed Google Play and Android apps, that functionality is only available on ChromeOS devices. Learn more about all the differences here.
How do I manage devices with ChromeOS Flex installed?
You'll need to purchase Chrome Enterprise Upgrade (or Chrome Education Upgrade) for each ChromeOS Flex device that you want to manage before you can enrol them in your organisation. Once enrolled, you can use your Google Admin console to manage those devices, apply policies and get support.
Why do I need ChromeOS device management?
If you are an administrator who is managing ChromeOS devices for a business, you can use ChromeOS device management to enforce policies, set up Chrome features for users, provide access to your internal VPNs and Wi-Fi networks, force install apps and extensions and more.
How do I install ChromeOS Flex onto my PCs and Macs?
You can use this ChromeOS Flex installation guide.
Which devices are supported to run on ChromeOS Flex?
ChromeOS Flex is designed to support the most common PCs and Macs over the last 10+ years, but it is only officially supported on certified models. You can visit our ChromeOS Flex certified models list to see which devices are supported.
How often are ChromeOS Flex updates released?
ChromeOS Flex follows the same release cycle as ChromeOS. For details, see Manage updates on ChromeOS devices.
Can I mass deploy ChromeOS Flex to devices?
You can use Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) or Windows Deployment Services (WDS) to mass deploy ChromeOS Flex to devices in your organisation. For details, see Mass deploy ChromeOS Flex.
¹Accenture: ChromeOS Flex Shared Value Model, 2023
