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Hangouts Meet training and help

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Hold video meetings with people inside or outside of your organization.

Examples: Video conference with international teams, hold remote interviews, conduct webinars, and more.

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<a href="#before" rel="noopener">Prepare</a>
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<a href="#manage-settings" rel="noopener">Manage settings</a>
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<a href="#resources" rel="noopener">More resources</a>
 

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<a id="before" name="before"></a><img src="//storage.googleapis.com/support-kms-prod/bwwp5Zt1zhIk5Y19fxo9z2SaCur86FXmzzCN" alt=""> Prepare to use Hangouts Meet

Before you start using Hangouts Meet, make sure you have the equipment and access you need.

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  • <a href="/a/users/answer/9357477" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Switching to Hangouts Meet from Webex</a>

  • <a href="/a/users/answer/9367363" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Switching to Hangouts Meet from Zoom</a>

  • <a href="/a/users/answer/9310170" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Switching to Hangouts Meet from Skype</a>

  • <a href="/a/users/answer/9310169" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Switching to Hangouts Meet from classic Hangouts</a>

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Need help? Choose from any of the guides below.

Want a guided training experience? Follow the path below to start with beginners' resources and work your way to more advanced topics.

  • <a href="#level-1" rel="noopener">Level 1: Start and join video meetings</a>
  • <a href="#level-2" rel="noopener">Level 2: Collaborate in video meetings</a>
  • <a href="#level-3" rel="noopener">Level 3: Learn productivity tips for Meet</a>

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Learn these basics to get started with Hangouts Meet.

1.1 Start a video meeting

Learn the <a href="/a/users/answer/9302870" rel="noopener">different ways to start a video meeting</a>, such as from a Calendar invite, a web browser, or your phone.

1.2 Join a video meeting

Learn the <a href="/a/users/answer/9303069" rel="noopener">different ways to join a video meeting</a>, such as from a Calendar invite, meeting link, or conference room.

1.3 Add people to a meeting

Learn the <a href="/a/users/answer/9303164" rel="noopener">different ways to add people to a video meeting</a>, such as from a Calendar invite, Meet, or a phone.

 

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Now that you know the basics, learn how to improve the way you collaborate with your team in Meet.

2.1 Customize video meetings

  • <a href="/a/users/answer/9292748" rel="noopener">Change screen layouts in a meeting</a>
  • <a href="/a/users/answer/7501121" rel="noopener">Pin, mute, or remove meeting participants</a>
  • <a href="/a/users/answer/9300310" rel="noopener">Use captions in a video meeting</a>
  • <a href="/a/users/answer/9518557" rel="noopener">Use a phone for audio in a video meeting </a>

2.2 Share resources in a video meeting

  • <a href="/a/users/answer/7290353" rel="noopener">View meeting details and attachments</a>
  • <a href="/a/users/answer/9308979" rel="noopener">Send chat messages to video meeting participants</a>
  • <a href="/a/users/answer/9308856?&ref_topic=9545472" rel="noopener">Present during a video meeting</a>

2.3 Broadcast video meetings to a larger group

  • <a href="/a/users/answer/9308681?&ref_topic=9545472" rel="noopener">Record a meeting</a>
  • <a href="/a/users/answer/9308630" rel="noopener">Live stream a video meeting</a>

 

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These productivity guides can help you combine G Suite products to work faster and better.

  • <a href="/a/users/answer/9283193" rel="noopener">Plan and hold meetings from anywhere</a>
  • <a href="/a/users/answer/9283051">10 G Suite tips to work with remote teams</a>
  • <a href="/a/users/answer/9282978" rel="noopener">10 G Suite tips for great presentations</a>
  • <a href="/a/users/answer/9283141" rel="noopener">10 G Suite tips to onboard new team members</a>
  • <a href="/a/users/answer/9283192" rel="noopener">10 G Suite tips to improve communication</a>
  • <a href="/a/users/answer/9282748">10 G Suite tips for brainstorming</a>
  • <a href="/a/users/answer/9283140">10 G Suite tips to go paperless</a>

 

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  • <a href="/a/users/answer/7353922" rel="noopener">Allow notifications from Meet, Chat, and classic Hangouts</a>
  • <a href="/a/users/answer/9302964" rel="noopener">Change your camera, speakers, microphone, or video quality</a>
  • <a href="/a/users/answer/9584655" rel="noopener">Change your mobile camera or audio device for Meet</a>
  • <a href="/a/users/answer/9298571?&ref_topic=9545478" rel="noopener">Use G Suite keyboard shortcuts</a>

 

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  • <a href="/a/users/answer/7380413" rel="noopener">Troubleshoot issues with Hangouts Meet</a>
  • <a href="/a/users/answer/7290456" rel="noopener">View known issues with Hangouts Meet</a>
  • <a href="/a/users/answer/7291340" rel="noopener">Report a problem with Hangouts Meet</a>

 

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  • <a href="/a/users/answer/9300131" rel="noopener">Hangouts Meet cheat sheet</a>
  • <a href="/a/users/answer/9050245" rel="noopener">Add Meet video meetings to Outlook</a>
  • <a href="/a/users/answer/7313544" rel="noopener">Hangouts Meet accessibility</a>
  • <a href="/a/users/answer/9747451" rel="noopener">Switching to G Suite from Teams</a>

 

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