====== Sign Into Chrome Browser ======

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This process is only necessary when you are not using one of the [[kb:chromebook:start|PA Virtual provided Chromebooks]].  If you are using one of our chromebooks, you are already signed into the Chrome Browser.
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By signing into Chrome, you will be able to save your info across devices, and be automatically signed into Gmail, Drive, Youtube, and other Google products.  In aditional,when you sign in using your PA Virtual provided account, you will automatically receive settings that are necessary to work with various PA Virtual sites & resources as well as gain access to approved Chrome extensions. (see [[extensions]] )

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<imgcaption image1|>{{ :kb:chrome:chrome_new_signin.png?200 | }}</imgcaption>
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<imgcaption image2|>{{ :kb:chrome:chrome_switch_profile.png?200 | }}</imgcaption>
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  - Open Chrome Browser
  - In the top right, click on the person icon. 
  - Click the blue "Turn on sync..." button. (See <imgref image1>)
  - Sign in using your PA Virtual provide account.

Clicking on the same icon at any time will allow you to:
  * See which account is current signed in (top section seen in <imgref image2> )
  * Switch to another profile  (bottom section seen in <imgref image2> )
  * Add a new profile ("Add" option in the bottom section seen in <imgref image2> )