How to Remove Owner Account from Chromebook Conclusion

An owner account on a Chromebook has complete control over the device. They can add or remove other users, change settings, and install or uninstall apps. If you need to remove an owner account from your Chromebook, there are a few different ways to do it.

Using the Settings App

1. Open the Settings app on your Chromebook.
2. Click on the “Users” tab.
3. Select the owner account that you want to remove.
4. Click on the “Remove” button.
5. Enter your password to confirm.
6. Click on the “Remove” button again.

The owner account will now be removed from your Chromebook.

Using the Command Line

1. Open a terminal window on your Chromebook.
2. Type the following command:

sudo deluser [username]

3. Replace [username] with the username of the owner account that you want to remove.
4. Enter your password to confirm.

The owner account will now be removed from your Chromebook.

Using the Chrome Management Console

If your Chromebook is managed by a Google Workspace or Cloud Identity administrator, you can remove an owner account using the Chrome Management Console.

1. Sign in to the Chrome Management Console at https://admin.google.com/ac/chrome.
2. Click on the “Devices” tab.
3. Select the Chromebook that you want to remove the owner account from.
4. Click on the “Users & browsers” tab.
5. Select the owner account that you want to remove.
6. Click on the “Remove” button.
7. Confirm that you want to remove the owner account.

The owner account will now be removed from your Chromebook.

Additional Tips

• If you are the only owner account on your Chromebook, you will not be able to remove yourself using the Settings app or the command line. You will need to use the Chrome Management Console.
• If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it by following the instructions at https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/183084.
• If you are having trouble removing an owner account from your Chromebook, you can contact Google support at https://support.google.com/chromebook/.

Removing an owner account from a Chromebook is a simple process that can be done in a few different ways. By following the steps in this article, you can remove an owner account from your Chromebook and regain full control of your device.