How to Share Screen on Chromebook: Step-by-Step Guide

This practical guide explains how to share Screen on Chromebook in a clear sequence, including preparation, key settings, common mistakes, and troubleshooting steps.

What This Guide Covers

Use Chrome Remote Desktop to share your screen and control functions
Use Google Meet to let others view your screen

If you want to let someone see your screen and control your computer temporarily, using Chrome Remote Desktop is a suitable solution. Here's how to use this feature:

Visit website .
Click the Share my screen button .
On the next page, click the blue download button under Share this screen .
When Chrome Web Store opens, click the Add to Chrome button .
Grant permission to install the extension when the confirmation pop-up window appears.
Return to the Chrome Remote Desktop website and click Generate Code .

Send the 12-digit code that appears to the user who wants to control your desktop - just remember they'll need to enter it within 5 minutes.
Finally, click Share when a pop-up message appears asking if you want to grant Remote Assistance access.

Warning : You should never use Chrome Remote Desktop to share control of your computer with someone you do not know and fully trust. Some hackers may try to appear trustworthy, so make sure to check that you haven't been scammed before continuing.

Use Google Meet to let others view your screen

If you want to let other users see your screen without sharing control, you're better off using Google Meet. After downloading Google Meet from the Play Store, you can follow these steps to share your screen:

Create a Google Meet or join a meeting where you want to share your screen.
When you're in the meeting, click the Present Now button at the bottom of the screen.
In the pop-up window that appears, select the program you want to share. You can also share your entire screen.

Click Allow to start sharing.
When you're ready to stop sharing your screen, you can end it by clicking the Stop Sharing button below the taskbar.

Google Meet and Chrome Remote Desktop are great options for sharing your screen. However, if you are not satisfied with these options, there are many other screen sharing applications to try. On ChromeOS, screen sharing couldn't be simpler.

Final Thoughts

Use the instructions and checks above in order, verify the result after each major step, and keep a backup whenever the process changes important files or system settings.