Google Meet offers a seamless way to conduct virtual meetings, and its integration into Gmail makes the process even more efficient. You can now start or join meetings without leaving your inbox, making it easier to connect with colleagues, friends, or family right from Gmail.

How to create a Google Meet from Gmail

Step 1: Open your Gmail inbox and find the 'Meet' section in the left sidebar. Here, you'll see two options: 'Start a meeting' and 'Join a meeting'.

Step 2: Click on the 'Start a meeting' button to begin setting up a new Google Meet session directly from Gmail.

Step 3: A new window will open, taking you to the Google Meet website. If it's your first time using Google Meet, your browser might ask for permission to access your camera and microphone.

Step 4: If the camera or microphone is blocked, click on the blocked camera icon in the browser's address bar to allow access. After adjusting the settings, click 'Done' to proceed.

Step 5: On the preview screen, you can configure your video and audio settings. When you're ready to start the meeting, click on the 'Join now' button.

The 'Present' option enables you to share your screen immediately upon joining, which is particularly useful for presentations or teaching sessions.

Step 6: After joining, you can invite others to your meeting by sharing the meeting link or code. To find this information, click on the 'Meeting details' button located at the bottom left corner of the meeting screen.

Use the 'Copy joining info' button to copy the meeting link and details. You can then share this information via email, chat, or any other communication tool.

Getting the Google Meet code: To extract the meeting code from the link, simply copy the portion of the URL that appears after the slash (/). This code can be shared with participants who will join using the 'Join a meeting' option.

For example, from the link:

https://meet.google.com/hsb-cmfd-ecz

The meeting code is:

hsb-cmfd-ecz

When someone tries to join your meeting, you'll receive a notification to admit them. The participant count will update to reflect the number of people in the meeting.

How to join a Google Meet in Gmail

If you have a Google Meet meeting code, you can join the meeting directly from Gmail without needing to open a new tab or window. (If you have a meeting link, you can click on it to join immediately.)

Step 1: In Gmail's left sidebar, under the 'Meet' section, click on the 'Join a meeting' option.

Step 2: A pop-up window will appear asking for the meeting code. Enter the code you've been provided and click the 'Join' button.

Step 3: You'll be taken to the Google Meet preview screen. Here, you can adjust your camera and microphone settings. If you prefer not to use video, you can turn off your camera before joining.

Step 4: When you're all set, click on the 'Join now' button to enter the meeting.

By integrating Google Meet into Gmail, Google has streamlined the process of joining and initiating meetings, allowing you to manage your communications more effectively within a single platform.