Google has ended support for the Manifest V2 (MV2) framework with the release of ChromeOS 127, so Connect for Chromebooks won’t run on devices with ChromeOS 127 onwards. See Google’s Manifest V2 support timeline for further details.
As of July 24 2025, Smoothwall has deprecated the Connect for Chromebooks extension, which means:
- We no longer provide public documentation or training for using Connect for Chromebooks. Contact Smoothwall Support if you need help with Connect for Chromebooks.
- We can’t guarantee the Connect for Chromebooks extension will continue to work, and we will not fix any product issues you may encounter.
To apply Web Filter policies to users, you should use Cloud Filter. Cloud Filter is the cloud equivalent of Smoothwall On-Premise Appliance Filter. It offers improved reliability, simpler installation and authentication, and removes single points of failure.
- If you already have access to Cloud Filter, sign in .
- If you can’t log in but believe you should have access, contact the Smoothwall Administrator in your organisation.
- If you don’t have Cloud Filter, contact your Customer Success Manager.