how to login to my chromebook when no internet available

[erhard52]

i was traveling and had no wifi/internet and tried to startup my chromebook to login. but without internet i could not. is that the way it works. also sometimes at home i need to verify my login through my phone "yes, it is me" how can this work without internet. is that a stupid design or what? on my windows laptop i can login with my local password

 

[mustang7757]

While traveling you would Data hotspot from your carrier or dedicated mobile plan otherwise try connecting to available WiFi that's free, signing into your laptop and verifying on your phone you probably setup 2FA(Two-Factor Authentication) which is good that way no one else can get your data that easily.

 

[erhard52]

While traveling you would Data hotspot from your carrier or dedicated mobile plan otherwise try connecting to available WiFi that's free, signing into your laptop and verifying on your phone you probably setup 2FA(Two-Factor Authentication) which is good that way no one else can get your data that easily.

ok thanks, so i understand that if i have no internet i cannot login? pretty bad - sorry

 

[methodman89]

How about a physical passkey?

 

[mustang7757]

ok thanks, so i understand that if i have no internet i cannot login? pretty bad - sorry

Yeah that's the way it works even for phones

 

[erhard52]

why not use bluetooth?

 

[mustang7757]

why not use bluetooth?

You probably could but be less secure

 

[mustang7757]

Then also can't be too far from that device so range is another factor or any other interference with Bluetooth devices or need to be in use like ear buds

 

[erhard52]

Then also can't be too far from that device so range is another factor or any other interference with Bluetooth devices or need to be in use like ear buds

i want a choice for my security, it is not option that i cannot use my chromebook (no login) when i have no wifi

 

[mustang7757]

i want a choice for my security, it is not option that i cannot use my chromebook (no login) when i have no wifi

No WiFi , No mobile data , hot spot or Bluetooth connected from another device how is it going Work ? Think about that for a minute and for security majority of the people out there want it protected in these time of cyber criminals or people out there that want your info.

 

[methodman89]

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[erhard52]

No WiFi , No mobile data , hot spot or Bluetooth connected from another device how is it going Work ? Think about that for a minute and for security majority of the people out there want it protected in these time of cyber criminals or people out there that want your info.

if i have no wifi they don't get it either. ok seriously, if i have no network or wifi on my android phone i still can login with my password or pin.

 

[mustang7757]

if i have no wifi they don't get it either. ok seriously, if i have no network or wifi on my android phone i still can login with my password or pin.

You referring lock screen, then you should

 

[B. Diddy]

Something seems a little off here -- I haven't tested this recently, but I'm pretty sure I can log into my Chromebook, even when there's no available internet nearby. And I never have to confirm my identity on Chromebooks that I use regularly.

It might help to get a little more info about your device. Open your ChromeOS settings, then About ChromeOS>Additional Settings, then click the Copy icon next to Build Details. Then post that info in a response here.

Also, what do you typically do when you're finished using your Chromebook for a particular period of time? Do you simply put it to sleep by closing the lid? Do you completely power down? Are you signing out of your profile?

 

[erhard52]

Something seems a little off here -- I haven't tested this recently, but I'm pretty sure I can log into my Chromebook, even when there's no available internet nearby. And I never have to confirm my identity on Chromebooks that I use regularly.

It might help to get a little more info about your device. Open your ChromeOS settings, then About ChromeOS>Additional Settings, then click the Copy icon next to Build Details. Then post that info in a response here.

Also, what do you typically do when you're finished using your Chromebook for a particular period of time? Do you simply put it to sleep by closing the lid? Do you completely power down? Are you signing out of your profile?

i do not see
Addition settings

i use several chromebooks and google chrome browser in windows and i am asked frequently to confirm my identity on the phone even check the box that says "do not require this on this device in the future" or something similar.
the chromebook in question was used before by a friend as GUEST login.

when i tried to do anything with the chromebook i just got the error message "no internet"

 

[B. Diddy]

Have you set this Chromebook up with your own Google account, or are you still using it as a guest? Do you know if this Chromebook was ever managed by a school or company?

If you never set it up with your own account, I suggest doing a Powerwash (i.e., a factory reset), then set it up with your personal Google account. Make sure you back up any important data you might have only locally saved to the Chromebook's hard drive before doing this. https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/183084?hl=en