Release2026-08-26

Google Workspace administrators can now apply Context-Aware Access rules to Google Classroom, limiting sign-in based on who the user is, where they are connecting from, their IP address and the security state of their device. Rules are set in the Admin console for an organizational unit or group. The capability is available now, but only on Education Standard and Plus plans.

What changed

Context-Aware Access rules could not be applied to Google Classroom.

What it unlocks

Restricting Classroom sign-in by location, device security state, IP address or user identity.

What you need to act on it

  • Google Workspace for Education Standard or Plus
  • admin configuration in the Admin console

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