Chromebook Setup

Power on your Chromebook and sign in with your Block account.

YubiKey required
You'll need the YubiKey that was included with your Chromebook to complete setup. If you didn't receive one, contact mission-control@squareup.com before proceeding.

Initial setup

1
Power on your device

Press the power button at the top-right corner of the keyboard. If you have a ChromeBox, the power button is on the device itself.

2
Connect to a network

Connect to a wireless network (your home WiFi or Block-Guest) with internet access.

3
Confirm managed device

Your device should show "Managed by squareup.com" on the login screen. If you don't see this message, contact mission-control@squareup.com for assistance.

Sign in with Okta

4
Enter your email

Enter your full @squareup.com or @block.xyz email address and click Next.

5
Sign in with Okta

Enter your username and the password from your welcome email, then click Verify.

Set up your Security Key

6
Begin Security Key setup

When prompted to set up a Security Key or Biometric Authenticator, click Set Up.

7
Choose USB Security Key

Select USB Security Key, then insert your YubiKey into the USB port on your Chromebook. Your YubiKey will be one of the two models shown below — both work the same way.

YubiKey 5C NFC
YubiKey 5C NFC
YubiKey 5C Nano in its packaging
YubiKey 5C Nano
8
Tap the YubiKey and allow access

When prompted, touch the gold sensor on the YubiKey. Click Allow when asked if the site can use your Security Key.

Finish sign-in

9
Accept and continue

Once signed in, click Accept and Continue. You may hear the Google Assistant announce it has been disabled — press the mute button (above the "0" key) to silence the audio.

You're signed in!

Your Chromebook is ready. Let's set up your browser next.

Need help? Contact mission-control@squareup.com