Start or join a video call from Gmail - Computer (2025)

1. Open Gmail.
2. In the Meet section,click New meeting.
3. To send the meeting invite via link or email, click Send invite.
   • To copy the meeting invite details, clickCopy 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 yougrant permission:
   • To turn your microphone on or off, click Microphone.
   • To turn your camera on or off, click Camera.
6. To jointhe call, click Join now.
7. To end the call, click Leave 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 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 findcall details or make changes.
   • If your upcoming meeting isn't on your calendar, click Join a meeting. Enter the meeting code or nickname 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 .
   • To turn your camera on or off, click Camera .
5. To enter the call, click Join now.
6. To leave the call, click Leave call.

1. Open Gmail.
2. In the Meet section,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 Start Now. You will enter the meeting directly.
5. 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.
   • To turn your camera on or off, click Camera.
6. To enter the call, click Join now.
7. To end the call, click Leave call.

1. Open Gmail.
2. Click Join a meeting .
3. Enter the 10-letter meeting code from the meeting organizer.
4. Click Join.
   • Before you join the meeting, you can turn your camera andmicrophone on or off.
5. To enter the call, click Join now.
6. When you're done, click End call .

Important: You can call someone directly from Chat or Gmail in Chrome. If you make a call to a non-Chrome user, they can receive and join the call but they won't hear a ring.

You can start a voice or video meeting from Chat or Gmail. When the other person receives the call, they’ll hear a ring.

1. In Chat, open a direct message.
2. At the top, click Start video call . The call opens in a small window.
3. To end the call, click End call .

Tip: If you want to adjust the call window:

• To move the call to a new tab, click Move to a tab .
• To move, click and hold the window.

Show or hide Google Meet in Gmail (for all users)

1. OpenGmail.
2. In the top right, click SettingsSee all settings.
3. At the top, choose Chat and Meet.
4. In the "Meet" section, make your changes.
5. At the bottom, clickSave Changes.