Google Chat
Fast team messaging with spaces, file sharing and deep Workspace integration.
- Direct messages and group spaces
- Threads and task assignment
- Bots and app integrations
Google Chat
Messaging and collaboration within teams with Google Workspace.
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In real time, at any time — Google Chat makes it easy for Workspace users to stay in touch and collaborate, promoting effective work.
Ready for business use
More effective together:
As part of Workspace, Google Chat integrates with Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Meet, Groups and other Google apps as part of eligible Workspace plans; availability depends on the edition and administrator settings.
Versatile apps for more effective work:
Apps such as Zapier, PagerDuty, Workday and Trello help perfect your workflows. AppSheet enables no-code Chat apps. Gemini features are available in eligible Workspace editions and depend on administrator settings.
Seamless integration with other services:
You can easily migrate your existing data from Slack or Teams with Chat APIs and Workspace partners such as CloudFuze and CloudM. In addition, Mio's interoperability solutions enable seamless collaboration between different products.
Google Chat
Gemini in Chat is your personal assistant.
Gemini in Google Chat is your reliable partner, always ready to answer your questions, summarize conversations, find files in Google Drive, and help you work effectively with creative ideas.
Google Chat
Optimized for modern messaging, with AI-based solutions.
Simplicity and efficiency:
Google Chat's design allows it to fit perfectly with both work and personal communication habits.
Express yourself!
With custom emojis, inline GIFs and formattable text, your individuality can easily shine through.
Boost your productivity with artificial intelligence:
Smart features support continuous communication, including smart compose, automatic correction and summarization.
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More effective collaboration
In the spaces created in Chat, news within the team can be easily shared, and it becomes possible to work together on projects.
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Right now or all day long
You can hold quick meetings with your team to solve problems in real time, but all-day, drop-in collaboration is also possible.
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Staying in touch in large organizations
Some threaded spaces for enterprise accounts support up to 500,000 participants. Limits depend on the account and conversation type.
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Secure
Google Chat provides security and privacy controls for communication, collaboration and file sharing. Administrators configure access according to organizational policies.
Curious about Google Chat?
See the answers to frequently asked questions for more detailed information.
How do I start using Chat?
Google Chat is included in eligible Google Workspace editions; access depends on your account, edition and administrator settings.
How can I use Gemini in Google Chat?
The Gemini side panel in Google Chat can summarize conversations, answer questions and find Drive files on eligible plans. Availability depends on the edition, language and administrator settings.
Is there a cost-effective way for my company to explore the AI features in Chat?
Google AI features are now included in eligible Workspace plans. Availability in Chat depends on the edition, language and administrator settings; compare current plans before choosing.
How does Chat keep my data safe?
Google Chat is guarded by the same spam, phishing and malware protection that protects Gmail mailboxes.
Can you send instant messages in Chat?
You can send direct messages to eligible Google Account users, subject to external-chat policies and recipient settings. External users can join permitted spaces or one-to-one conversations, but cannot be added to group messages.
Is Chat useful for work communication?
Yes. Chat is tightly integrated with Google Workspace tools for business collaboration. Chat is optimized for business chat, teamwork and instant messaging. Google Chat is part of Gmail's modern interface, and is available in the browser, on mobile devices and as a standalone app.
What are spaces?
A space is one of Google Chat's features. It provides persistent chat and collaboration opportunities for teams, allowing file sharing, task assignment and searching previous messages. Spaces are excellent for any group that plans to work on a project or wants to communicate around a shared interest.
How does Google Chat differ from Hangouts?
Google Chat has replaced classic Hangouts. Classic Hangouts is no longer available.
Can I use Google Chat on my smartphone or tablet?
Yes, Google Chat offers excellent apps for both iOS and Android, giving travelling users a consistent, feature-rich experience.
Can third-party apps be integrated into Google Chat?
Yes, many popular apps and tools are already available in Google Chat. These include Asana, PagerDuty, Jira, GIPHY, Zapier, and the list is constantly growing.
Staying in touch with different teams with Google Chat
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