Google Keep is one of the simplest yet most powerful note-taking tools available, and it works beautifully on Chromebooks. Whether you want to jot down quick ideas, create to-do lists, save reminders, or sync notes across devices, Google Keep fits perfectly into the ChromeOS ecosystem.
The best part is that you don’t need to install complicated software. Google Keep works on a Chromebook as a web app, Android app, and even as a shortcut from the Launcher, giving you plenty of flexibility. In this detailed guide, we’ll walk you through all the ways to access and use Google Keep on ChromeOS, step by step.
How to Use Google Keep App on Chromebook
If you try to open the Google Keep Chrome app on your Chromebook, you will get a message that says – “The Keep Chrome App is no longer supported. You can continue using Keep by going to keep.google.com”.
Now, to fix this issue, you can install the most recent version of Google Keep for your Chromebook from the Google Play Store, as the latest version of Chromebooks supports Android apps.
For that, you can follow the steps mentioned below:
1. Open the App Drawer and locate the Google Keep app.
2. Now to uninstall it, right-click on it and click on Uninstall from the menu. To confirm, again click on Uninstall.
3. After that, you can install the new Google Keep app on your Chromebook.
4. Open the Google Play Store and search for Keep to install the new Google Keep Chrome application.
5. You are now able to use the Google Keep app on your Chromebook without a problem once the installation is complete.
That’s it! This is how you can install the newer version of the Google Keep app on your Chromebook and use it. However, if you wish to use the Google Keep web version as the progressive web application, follow the next method mentioned below.
How to Use keep.google.com on Chromebook
There is no denying that downloading the new Google Keep will take up space on your Chromebook. If you want to conserve space while using Google Keep on your Chromebook, you can create a shortcut app to navigate to keep.google.com.
Here are the steps to make a bookmark for keep.google.com:
1. On your Google Chrome browser, go to keep.google.com.
2. To make a bookmark for keep.google.com, click the Star Icon to the right of the address bar and add Google Keep to the bookmark. This will not result in the creation of the Google Keep shortcut application. Follow the steps below to do so.
3. Now it’s time to create a Google Keep shortcut on your Chromebook. For that, click the three dots in the top right corner and select Save and Share. From the menu, select the Create Shortcut option.
4. A new window will open; select Open as window and click on the Create button.
5. The Google Keep shortcut is now available in the App Drawer. You can use it to access Google Keep on your Chromebook.
Wrapping Up
With that, we wrap up our detailed guide on how to use the Google Keep app on a Chromebook. Whether you use it through the browser, as a web app, or via the Android app, Google Keep integrates seamlessly with ChromeOS.
For quick notes, reminders, and everyday organization, Google Keep is one of the best tools you can use on a Chromebook. We hope this guide helped you set it up and start using it efficiently.
