How can I get Google Chrome force the use of Cloud Sync

[Jaan]

Hi all,

 

Something has changed here on the Google front.

 

When our users signed in via the below method, they were prompted to enable Sync. This of course applies bookmarks, password etc to their account on the computer they have logged into.

 

I've also noticed if you click on app as below, the "sign-in" option is no longer there.

 

 

The issue we now have, is that user have to opt-in and manual enable sync on their accounts via the below method.

 

 

I can "disable" the use on sync via GPO, but can not force the use of it. Am i missing something?

 

We keep getting support calls for "my bookmarks have gone" and the like.

[paulkerton]

The apps shortcut? That disappeared a while ago didn't it?

Anyway, no. There isn't a way to force people to sync. You can enforce sign-in and then you need to tell them to sync.

[Jaan]

The apps shortcut? That disappeared a while ago didn't it?

Anyway, no. There isn't a way to force people to sync. You can enforce sign-in and then you need to tell them to sync.

 

it's the "sign" link after you click the apps button...... i've had to force sign to use Chrome, this then prompts the users to sync.

[paulkerton]

it's the "sign" link after you click the apps button...... i've had to force sign to use Chrome, this then prompts the users to sync.

But that's what is confusing me. The Apps button in Chrome was ditched a while ago wasn't it? I thought Reading List replaced it.

[Jaan]

You can still enable it via gpo or via right clicking the bookmarks bar and click "show apps shortcut"