Getting Started with Google Meet

Google Meet is Google’s web-based video conferencing platform that allows you to host and join virtual meetings from a browser or mobile device. It supports screen sharing, chat, live captions, and integration with Google Calendar.

Overview

Google Meet is Google’s web-based video conferencing platform that allows you to host and join virtual meetings from a browser or mobile device. It supports screen sharing, chat, live captions, and integration with Google Calendar.

Please note: AU accounts do not include the ability to record meetings. If you need recording capabilities, we recommend using Microsoft Teams or Kaltura Rooms (in Canvas).

This article provides basic instructions for getting started with Google Meet. For detailed how-to guides and feature-specific instructions, visit the official Google Meet Help Center: https://support.google.com/meet/?hl=en#topic=14074839

Instructions

Start a New Meeting

1. Go to https://meet.google.com
2. If you aren't already signed in, do so using your AU email. It will prompt you to sign in via Okta.
3. Click New meeting. Choose one of the following options:
   • Create a meeting for later
   • Start an instant meeting
   • Schedule in Google Calendar
4. Share the meeting link with participants.

You can also start a meeting directly from Google Calendar by creating a new event and clicking Add Google Meet video conferencing.

Schedule a Google Meet in Google Calendar

1. Go to https://calendar.google.com
2. Click Create in the top-left corner.
3. Enter a meeting title, date, and time.
4. Click Add Google Meet video conferencing.
5. Add guests by entering their email addresses in the Guests field.
6. (Optional) Add a description, attachments, or adjust notification settings.
7. Click Save, then select Send to email the invitation to participants.
8. The meeting link will automatically be included in the calendar invitation.

Join a Meeting

Option 1: Using a meeting link

1. Click the meeting link provided to you.
2. Select Ask to join (if prompted).
3. Wait for the meeting host to admit you.

Option 2: Using a meeting code

1. Go to https://meet.google.com
2. Enter the meeting code.
3. Click Join.

Present (Share Your Screen)

1. In a meeting, click Present now.
2. Choose:
   • Your entire screen
   • A window
   • A browser tab
3. Select the content and click Share.

Additional Help and Advanced Features

For step-by-step instructions on:

• Managing participants
• Using breakout rooms
• Enabling captions
• Troubleshooting audio/video issues

Visit the official Google Meet Help Center: https://support.google.com/meet/?hl=en#topic=14074839

Questions? Need Help?

If you have questions or need some help, please let ITS know by submitting a Raven Solutions request.

This article was drafted using generative AI and reviewed by ITS staff for accuracy and clarity.