Kiosk Mode Chrome

Kiosk mode is a way to run Chrome in full screen without any browser controls visible. This is useful for applications where users need to interact with a single website or web application, without the distraction of other browser features.

When running in kiosk mode, Chrome can be customized to remove any unnecessary browser controls and to display only the web content required by the user. This can be done by setting up a Chrome profile with specific settings, and then launching Chrome in kiosk mode using command line arguments.

Setting Up a Chrome Profile for Kiosk Mode

To set up a Chrome profile for kiosk mode, follow these steps:

1. Open Chrome and create a new profile by clicking on the user icon in the top right corner and selecting "Add".

2. Name the new profile, and select "Create".

3. Once the new profile is created, close any open Chrome windows.

4. Open the new profile by clicking on the user icon in the top right corner and selecting the new profile name.

5. Customize the Chrome settings for the new profile as desired. This may include disabling browser features like bookmarks, tabs, and menus.

6. Once the settings are configured, close Chrome.

Launching Chrome in Kiosk Mode

To launch Chrome in kiosk mode using the custom profile, follow these steps:

1. Open the command prompt or terminal window.

2. Type the following command, replacing the path to Chrome with the correct path on your system:

   "C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" --kiosk --disable-restore-session-state --user-data-dir="C:\Path\To\New\Profile"
   

   Note: On Mac or Linux systems, the path to Chrome will be different.

3. Press Enter to launch Chrome in kiosk mode.

   Note: The --disable-restore-session-state flag prevents Chrome from restoring previous sessions, which is important for security reasons in a kiosk environment.

Conclusion

Kiosk mode is a useful feature for running Chrome in a controlled environment, where users only need access to specific web content. By setting up a custom Chrome profile and launching Chrome with command line arguments, it is possible to create a customized kiosk mode experience that meets the needs of your application.