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How to use Naven on a school Chromebook
A managed Chromebook usually blocks installs and app stores. Naven has neither, which is most of why it works on one.
Step by step
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Open navenapp.com in the browser
That is the whole installation. There is no extension and no app to add.
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Sign in with the school email address
Naven emails a six-digit code. No phone number is involved, which matters on a device with no SIM.
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Add it to the shelf if you want
Chrome's install option pins it like an app. This is optional and changes nothing about how it works.
Worth knowing
- Some school networks filter by domain rather than by app, and a filter can block navenapp.com like any other site. That is the network administrator's decision and there is no way around it from inside Naven — nor should there be.
- Everything is screened before it sends, which is usually the thing a school is actually asking about.
- Sign out at the end on a shared device.
Questions
Does Naven work on a managed Chromebook?
Yes, as long as the network allows navenapp.com. There is nothing to install, so install restrictions do not apply.
Will my school see my messages?
Not from Naven. A network administrator can see which sites a device reaches, as they can for any site.
Can a school use Naven for classes?
Channels are the usual shape for that — one per class or club, joined by a link.