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Refresh your fleet with ChromeOS Flex

Make the most of your current hardware with ChromeOS Flex – the fast, secure, cloud-first, easy-to-manage operating system for Macs and PCs.

The quickest way to re-energise your fleet

Transform your school's existing devices with a simple and secure cloud-based operating system.

A computer with ChromeOS.

Modernise your devices in a few simple steps

Refresh a Mac or PC with ChromeOS Flex and Chrome Education Upgrade

ChromeOS Flex is a version of ChromeOS made to modernise your school's existing PCs and Mac devices at no additional cost. And it's easy to manage ChromeOS Flex devices alongside existing Chromebooks — as with Chromebooks, management and enrolment is all done with Chrome Education upgrade and Google Admin console. When you have a device from your fleet nearby, follow these two steps to get started.

Answers to common questions

What is ChromeOS Flex?

ChromeOS Flex is a fast, secure, cloud-first, easy-to-manage operating system for Macs and PCs. It is designed to refresh older devices, increasing their performance for more efficient teaching and learning.

How do I install ChromeOS Flex?

All you need to get ChromeOS Flex running is a USB drive. The process typically takes around 20 minutes to complete.

Step 1: Create a bootable ChromeOS Flex USB drive and use it to try the OS prior to installing it.

Step 2: When you are ready, install ChromeOS Flex on your PC or Mac to replace your operating system.

Step 3: Deploy ChromeOS Flex to more devices in your organisation via USB drive or over your network.

How can I experience the full potential of ChromeOS?

ChromeOS is available on Chromebook. To upgrade from ChromeOS Flex to ChromeOS, explore Chromebook options for your institution.