Introduction

In this article, you will learn how to export Google Chrome devices list in Google Workspace efficiently. Managing Chrome devices within your organization can be made easier by exporting the list of Google Chrome devices to a CSV file. This list contains crucial information about the devices in your organization, and exporting it can be a time-consuming task. However, with the help of the xFanatical Foresight Automation platform, this task can be simplified and streamlined.

Illustration of exporting google chrome device in Google Workspace with xFanatical Foresight Automation
Illustration of exporting google chrome device in Google Workspace with xFanatical Foresight Automation

Manually exporting Chrome devices list in Google Workspace can be also done. But other than exporting list, there is no other needed feature natively. With the xFanatical Foresight platform, options are limitless. For example, 

  • CSV list can be exported and emailed to the IT manager. 
  • Chrome Devices can be moved to specific Organization Units in bulk.
  • Chrome Device can be re-enabled in bulk.

Exporting Google Chrome Devices requires updating device settings, assigning users, and minimizing end-user disruption. This is time-consuming for many devices. xFanatical Foresight can automate this process in Google Workspace.

Introducing xFanatical Foresight Automation

xFanatical Foresight is a platform which helps to automate and streamlines the Google Workspace workflows. In today’s fast paced business environment, efficiency is the key. xFanatical Foresight automation permits administrators and users to create intricate business workflows, which consumes a lot more time doing it natively. It simplifies the process of exporting Google Chrome Devices list in Google Workspace, so you can take care of more important tasks.

Automation Setup Instructions

In this section, we guide you through the automation setup in xFanatical Foresight. We have 2 ways to set up automation rules, Set up automation from a template and Set up automation from scratch. After completing the automation rule, verify whether the automation meets your requirements.

Set Up Automation From a Template

Set Up Automation From a Template

Supported plans: xFanatical Foresight Elite plan.

  1. Sign into xFanatical Foresight with your Google Admin account. 
  2. Go to the Templates page.
  3. Search Export chrome devices template, and click on it.
    Export chrome devices template on xFanatical Foresight templates page
  4. In the Templates > Export chrome devices page, click Copy rule.
    Export chrome device template page with copy rule button
  5. For the first time use of the template rule, an dialog Action needed will display requesting necessary permissions required to copy the rule. Click Connect with Google and authorize the permissions.
  6. Upon authorization, a dialog titled Copy of Export chrome devices will display.
  7. Click Next.
  8. Click Review.
  9. In the Review screen,
    Copy of export chrome devices rule review screen
    1. In the Rule name, customize the Rule name.
    2. Click Create.
  10. The rule is created in the Rules page.
    Copy of export chrome devices rule
    xFanatical Foresight workflow for exporting chrome devices list in Google Workspace.
Set Up Automation From Scratch

Set Up Automation From Scratch

Supported plans: xFanatical Foresight Elite and Professional (Legacy).

  1. Sign into xFanatical Foresight with your Google Admin account. 
  2. Go to the Rules page, and click the The New Rule button in xFanatical Foresight button at the bottom right to create a new rule.
  3. In the Select a trigger screen, select Manual trigger.
    Selecting Manual trigger from select a trigger screen
  4. Click Next.
  5. In the Select an action screen, select List Chrome devices action.
    Selecting List chrome devices on select an action screen
  6. In the Edit actions > List Chrome devices screen,
    Sign in with Google button on List chrome devices edit action screen
    1. If you’re using this action for the first time, you will see Sign in with Google button. Click on it, and authorize xFanatical Foresight the necessary permissions to automate on behalf of your Google account.
    2. Click the Review button.
  7. In the Review screen,
    Export chrome devices rule review screen
    1. Enter the Rule name.
    2. Click Create.
  8. The automation rule is created.
    Export chrome devices rule on xFanatical Foresight rules page
    xFanatical Foresight workflow for exporting chrome devices in Google Workspace.
Verify Automation

Verify Automation

To ensure that your rule setup automates as expected, it’s essential to conduct a simple test. The following instructions demonstrate how xFanatical Foresight automates the process of exporting Google Chrome devices list in Google Workspace.

Before moving to verification, let’s check chrome devices in Google Admin Console’s chrome devices page. 
Google Chrome devices list on Google admin console
Google Admin Console chrome device list page.

  1. Go to the Rules Page.
  2. Click the play button icon of Copy of Export chrome devices rule.
    Copy of export chrome device rule with play icon on xFanatical Foresight rules page
  3. Wait momentarily, and you will get a notification on the top right of xFanatical Foresight. In the notification message, click View log.
    Notification of copy of export chrome devices rule
  4. In the Logs > Log details page, click the here button to download the Chrome devices CSV file.
    Log of bulk export chrome devices
  5. Confirm the Chrome device details in the downloaded CSV file.
    CSV file output from export chrome devices rule

Conclusion

Exporting Google Chrome Devices list in Google Workspace using xFanatical Foresight is a game changer for your organization's efficient productivity and management. By leveraging its intuitive interface and powerful automation capabilities, you can streamline your automation process and ensure effective management of your devices. With xFanatical Foresight, you can effortlessly move, export, and manage your chrome devices, and invest valuable time for more important tasks.

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