This guide shows you how to apply Helperbird's JSON policy for a specific user group in your Google Workspace. This is perfect for phased rollouts, pilot programs, or giving Helperbird features to select teams.

Before you start: You'll need administrator access to the Google Admin Console and Helperbird's extension ID: ahmapmilbkfamljbpgphfndeemhnajme

Adding Helperbird for the Group

Step 1: Access Group Settings

Log into admin.google.com and go to Devices → Chrome → Apps & extensions → Users & browsers. In the left panel, select the specific user group you want to configure (not an organizational unit or individual user).

Step 2: Add Helperbird

If Helperbird isn't already listed for this group, click + and select Add from Chrome Web Store. Search for Helperbird or paste the extension ID: ahmapmilbkfamljbpgphfndeemhnajme

Step 3: Set Installation Policy

Set the Installation policy to Force install (recommended) so the extension installs automatically for all users in this group. Click Save, then click on the Helperbird tile to open its settings.

Tip: User groups let you target specific teams without affecting your entire organization. This is great for testing or gradual rollouts.

Applying the JSON Policy

Step 1: Open the Policy Editor

In the Helperbird settings panel, find the Policy for extensions section (it might also be called "Additional settings" or "Extension settings"). Click Edit or Add to open the JSON editor.

Step 2: Paste the JSON Policy

Copy and paste this JSON, replacing YOUR SUBSCRIPTION KEY with the actual subscription key for this group:

{
  "subKey": {
    "Value": "YOUR SUBSCRIPTION KEY"
  },
  "isAdminControl": {
    "Value": true
  }
}

Step 3: Save Your Changes

Click Save in the JSON editor, then click Save again at the top right to confirm all changes for this group.

Tip: Set "isAdminControl": true only if everyone in this group needs admin-level controls in Helperbird. Most groups should have this set to false.

Verifying and Troubleshooting

Step 1: Check on a Group Member's Device

Have someone from the group sign into their managed Chrome browser. Helperbird should be installed automatically (check Chrome menu → Extensions).

Step 2: Test the Settings

Ask a group member to open Helperbird and confirm that features tied to their subscription key are unlocked and working correctly.

Step 3: Force a Policy Refresh if Needed

If the settings don't appear right away:

On Windows/Mac/Linux: Restart Chrome or go to chrome://policy and click Reload policies
On ChromeOS: Sign out and sign back in, or restart the device

Common issues:

Wrong target: Double-check you applied settings at the user group level, not an organizational unit
JSON formatting errors: Make sure all braces, quotes, and commas are correct
Policy conflicts: User group policies override OU policies, so check for conflicts
Wait a few minutes: Policies can take a few minutes to propagate

Video Tutorial

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Validate Your Policy

Before deploying, use our JSON Policy Validator to check for errors, validate feature codes, and see exactly what each setting does.

Need Additional Help?

Ran into a snag while getting started? No worries at all! Just reach out to our friendly Helperbird support team, and we'll help you smooth things out in no time.

How to Set Helperbird JSON Policy for a User Group in Google Admin