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In this article:

* [About Arduino on Chromebook](#about-arduino-on-chromebook)
* [Install the Arduino Cloud for Chromebook App](#install-arduino-cloud-for-chromebook-app)
* [Use the Arduino Cloud Editor](#use-the-cloud-editor)

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## About Arduino on Chromebook {#about-arduino-on-chromebook}

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> [!IMPORTANT]
> **Arduino Cloud for Chromebook** has been removed from Google Play and is currently unavailable. We are actively working to resolve the issue.

> [!TIP]
> You can now use the Cloud Editor on ChromeOS directly in the Chrome browser. No installation of apps or extensions is required.
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You can write and upload sketches on ChromeOS with the Cloud Editor in Arduino Cloud. The Cloud Editor has an extensive feature set similar to the desktop IDE. While many popular boards are compatible, you should check [the list of compatible boards here](https://support.arduino.cc/hc/en-us/articles/360014779899).

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## About Arduino on Chromebook

The currently supported boards include:

* Arduino UNO R4 Minima
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* Arduino RP2040 Connect
* Arduino UNO WiFi Rev2

You can use supported Arduino boards on ChromeOS in the following ways[^chrome-apps]:

* [Use the Arduino Cloud Editor in the Chrome Browser](#use-the-cloud-editor-in-the-chrome-browser)
<!-- Add link to Arduino Cloud for Chromebook when it becomes available -->
* ~~Use the Arduino Cloud for Chromebook app~~ (currently unavailable)

<a id="compatible"></a>

[Learn more about boards compatible with the Cloud Editor](https://support.arduino.cc/hc/en-us/articles/360014779899-Boards-compatible-with-the-Web-Editor){.link-chevron-right}

[^chrome-apps]: The previous "Chrome Apps" are no longer supported, but are still available in the Chrome web store. See <a class="link-external" href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/arduino-create/dcgicpihgkmccjigalccipmjlnjopdfe">Arduino Create</a> and <a class="link-external" href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/elmgohdonjdampbcgefphnlchgocpaij">Arduino Create for Education</a>. Note that Chrome Apps will be fully [deprecated](https://blog.chromium.org/2020/08/changes-to-chrome-app-support-timeline.html)
> [!NOTE]
> The previous "Chrome Apps" are no longer supported, but are still available in the Chrome web store. See <a class="link-external" href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/arduino-create/dcgicpihgkmccjigalccipmjlnjopdfe">Arduino Create</a> and <a class="link-external" href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/elmgohdonjdampbcgefphnlchgocpaij">Arduino Create for Education</a>. Note that Chrome Apps will be fully [deprecated](https://blog.chromium.org/2020/08/changes-to-chrome-app-support-timeline.html)

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## Use the Cloud Editor in the Chrome browser {#use-the-cloud-editor-in-the-chrome-browser}
## Install the Arduino Cloud for Chromebook app {#install-arduino-cloud-for-chromebook-app}

1. Open [Arduino Cloud for Chromebook (Google Play)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cc.arduino.create_editor){.link-external}
2. Click the **Install** button on the page.
3. Choose the device and click **Install**.
4. Find the app in the **Launcher** to open it.
5. Sign in to your Arduino account

## Use the Cloud Editor {#use-the-cloud-editor}

Follow these steps:

1. Open the Chrome browser and go to [app.arduino.cc](https://app.arduino.cc/).
1. To start, go to [app.arduino.cc](https://app.arduino.cc/) or open the [Arduino Cloud for Chromebook app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cc.arduino.create_editor).

1. In the sidebar, select the **Sketches** tab.

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![Saving the sketch to the RP2040 mass storage device.](img/rp2040-save-file.png)

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## Troubleshooting

* Verify that the board is [compatible](https://support.arduino.cc/hc/en-us/articles/360014779899-Boards-compatible-with-the-Web-Editor).
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