Start a video call

  1. Open Gmail.
  2. At the bottom left corner, under “Meet,” click New meeting .
  3. To send the meeting invite via link or email, click Send invite
    • To copy the meeting invite details, click Copy meeting invite.
    • To send an email invite, click Share via email.
  4. When you’re ready to join the meeting, click Join now.
  5. Before you join your first meeting, make sure to allow permissions for your Microphone and Camera. Once you grant permission: 
    • To turn your microphone on or off, click Microphone Microphone.
    • To turn your camera on or off, click Camera Video call.
  6. To join the call, click Join now.
  7. To end the call, click Leave call Call end icon.

Join a video call

  1. Open Gmail.
  2. In the bottom left corner, click My meetings  to join a video call that is upcoming on your calendar.
  3. Under “My Meetings,” hover over the upcoming meeting you’d like to join and then click Join.
    Tips:
    • Only meetings scheduled in Google calendar will show up under “My Meetings.”
    • You can click on any of your upcoming meetings to view the call details or make changes.
    • If your upcoming meeting isn't on your calendar, click Join a meeting. Enter the meeting code or nickname and then click Join.
  4. Before you join your first meeting, make sure to allow permissions for your Microphone and Camera. Once you have granted permission,  
    • To turn your microphone on or off, click Microphone Microphone.
    • To turn your camera on or off, click Camera Video call.
  5. To enter the call, click Join now.
  6. To leave the call, click Leave call  Call end icon.