So you've just bought a shiny new Chromebook. Whether it be the Samsung Chromebook or the Acer C7. And you definitely want the 100GB of free Google Drive storage that was advertised with the device, right? Well here's how you do it.
- Setup your Chromebook
- Open up the browser
- Go to the Chrome Goodies page
- Click Redeem Offer
- ....And that's it.
Now if you have some issues, these FAQ's put together by the Chrome team should help you out.
Q: Which Chrome OS devices are eligible for this promotion?Samsung Chromebook (ARM based, introduced October 18)
Samsung Series 5 550
Samsung Series 3 Chromebox
Note: The Cr-48, Acer AC700, and Samsung Chromebook Series 5 are not eligible for this offer.
Q: I purchased 2 Chromebooks so do I get 200 GB of free storage?No. You can redeem the offer once per machine or once per Google account, whichever comes first.
Q: For how long is the 100 GB of free storage valid?Two years, starting on the day you redeem the offer.
Q: After two years, what happens to my data on Google Drive?All of your files will remain in Drive and you can access them whenever you want. You won’t be able to add additional files unless you buy more storage at www.google.com/settings/storage.
Q: I am using an eligible Chrome OS device but am not able to redeem the offer. Should I return my device? NO. Please check to make sure you are on R23 (to do this enter about: in the omnibox on your device OR go to the Chrome Menu/formerly the wrench > Settings > Help ) and check to make sure you are on version 23 or higher. If you are not on 23 or higher, please check for an update. You do not need to move to Beta or Dev to receive this promotion-- please simply wait for the latest Stable update (23) to redeem the offer.
Q: Where can I learn more about this? Check out our help center article.
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