Deployment Guide

Google Workspace Deployment

Windows macOS Linux Chrome

Deploy Ghostery to managed Chrome browsers and Chromebooks using the Google Admin Console. This cloud-based approach requires no on-premises infrastructure.

Prerequisites

• Google Workspace subscription (Business, Enterprise, or Education)
• Super Admin or delegated admin access to Google Admin Console
• Chrome Browser Cloud Management enabled (for managed browsers)

Force Install Ghostery

1. Sign in to Google Admin Console
2. Navigate to: Devices → Chrome → Apps & extensions
3. Select the organizational unit where you want to deploy Ghostery
4. Click the + icon and select "Add from Chrome Web Store"
5. Search for "Ghostery" or enter the extension ID: mlomiejdfkolichcflejclcbmpeaniij
6. Select Ghostery from the search results and click "Select"
7. Set Installation Policy to "Force install" or "Force install + pin to browser toolbar"
8. Save the configuration

Configure Extension Policy

After adding the extension, you can configure Ghostery's managed storage settings:

1. Click on Ghostery in the Apps & extensions list
2. Find the "Policy for extensions" section
3. Enter the configuration JSON:

{
  "disableOnboarding": {
    "Value": true
  },
  "disableUserControl": {
    "Value": true
  },
  "trustedDomains": {
    "Value": ["your-company.com", "internal-app.company.com"]
  }
}

Organization Units

You can deploy different configurations to different parts of your organization:

• Root OU: Apply baseline settings to all users
• Department OUs: Customize trusted domains per department
• Kiosk OU: Apply maximum lockdown for shared devices

Chromebook Deployment

For Chromebooks enrolled in Chrome Enterprise, the extension will be automatically installed when users sign in. No additional configuration is needed beyond the steps above.

User vs Device Policies

• User policies: Follow the signed-in user across devices
• Device policies: Apply to the Chromebook regardless of who signs in

For most deployments, user-level policies are sufficient. Use device-level policies for kiosks or shared workstations.

Managed Browser Deployment

For Chrome browsers on Windows, macOS, or Linux enrolled in Chrome Browser Cloud Management:

1. Navigate to: Devices → Chrome → Managed browsers
2. Follow the same steps as above to add and configure the extension
3. Policies will apply when the browser syncs with the management server

Verify Deployment

After the policy syncs:

1. Open Chrome on a managed device or sign in to a managed profile
2. Navigate to chrome://policy
3. Click "Reload policies" to force refresh
4. Verify Ghostery appears in the extension policies
5. Navigate to chrome://extensions to confirm installation