1. Click in the bottom right hand corner of your desktop, where you’ll find the icons for the network and battery percentage along with the digital clock.

2. Click on the gear icon at the top of the pop-up to open your settings.

3. Click on “Advanced” on the right hand toolbar to open more options. A dropdown menu should appear.

4. Click on “Privacy and security.”

5. Scroll down to the “People” section where you’ll find “Parental Controls.” Click the “Set up” button to begin.

6. A pop-up will appear. Click the blue “Get started” button.

7. The next page will detail how to set up parental controls and what features are offered. Click “Next” to move on.

8. The next screen will ask, “Is this the child you want to supervise?” Click the blue “Yes” button to continue or click “No” to log into a different account.

9. The following page will detail how the Chromebook can be supervised, but any iPhones or iPads can’t be monitored with Family Link. Click “Next” once you have read through the instructions.

10. Log into the parent account (the Google Account you’ll use to supervise any children) on the next few pages with your email or phone followed by your password. Click ENTER or the blue “Next” button to continue after entering your account information.

11. You’ll now find yourself on the “About supervision” page. Read the information provided by scrolling or clicking “More.” Finally, enter your password at the bottom. Click “Agree” when you’re done.

Your accounts will now link. Once you’ve set up Family Link, you can always add children to supervise through families.google.com. Your Chromebook will also prompt you to download the Family Link app. You can continue on in your Chromebook settings to review apps and manage restrictions, though some settings are offered only through the mobile app.