When it isn't possible to meet in person, we host video meetings with Hangouts Meet by Google. From anywhere in the world, we can present visual concepts and ideas by sharing screens, or simply hold a meaningful discussion face-to-face.
How to join a meeting
Skip the hassle of downloading clunky meeting software and get right to business by joining our video meetings right from your browser.
Join from a calendar event
See your scheduled meetings in Google Calendar and quickly join a video meeting.
- In Google Calendar, click the event you want to join.
- Click Join Hangouts Meet and in the window that opens, click Join Meeting.
Join from Meet
- In your web browser, visit Hangouts Meet.
- Select the meeting from your list of scheduled events.
- Click Join Meeting.
Join with a meeting link URL
Sometimes there isn’t enough time to schedule a meeting and book a room. With Hangouts Meet, you can join an impromptu video meeting by clicking the meeting link URL sent to you in a text or email.
- Click the meeting link sent to you in a chat message or email.
- Follow the onscreen prompts to join the meeting.
Dial in from a phone
When meeting participants can't get in front of the computer, they can dial in by phone the last resort, but we recommend downloading the Hangouts Meet app for Android or iOS to retain the ability to video chat and view presented screens.
- Open the Calendar event or meeting invite.
- Tap the phone number (the PIN is automatically entered. Enter the PIN if you’re manually entering the phone number).
Collaborate in video meetings
With Meet, you can share useful ideas and brainstorm face-to-face with your team members.
Send chat messages
Send messages to other guests during a video meeting from a computer or mobile device.
- Open Meet and join a video meeting.
- In the top right corner, click Chat.
- Enter a text message and click Send.
Present your screen
Want to discuss a file or present to a group over a video meeting? You can share documents, presentations, spreadsheets, and more.
- Open Meet and join a video meeting.
- Click Present now and choose what to share:
- Your entire screen
- A window
- Select Share.
- When you’re done presenting, click Stop Presenting.
- (Optional) To take over presenting from someone else, in the bottom corner, click Present and choose what to share.