Google Meet is a widely-used video conferencing service that enables people to connect with others from around the globe, for free and across all devices.
Guest can join meetings and calls through any modern web browser or the mobile app, with all meetings encrypted in transit between Google and their browsers by default.
Generates a sharable link
Google Meet provides a secure link that can be used for video conferencing meetings, moving files between devices or sharing documents internally and externally. You can even set it password-protected so only users with permission to view can view it.
Once created, this unique URL can be added to a meeting invite and sent directly via email or instant message to participants. Alternatively, download a QR code so they can easily scan it to join.
Use of customized Google Meet links with code like /gefyxajsefw can be an effective way to safeguard against team members accidentally inviting external guests into meetings. Each link is encrypted so that anyone trying to gain entry without proper credentials will receive a refusal response before being allowed entry.
Expires 365 days after last use
Google Meet is an easy and straightforward way to schedule video meetings. Simply schedule and share meeting links – plus it can be used across Google Workspace products such as Calendar, Gmail and Chat!
Every Google Meet link comes with its own individual code that corresponds to the product from which it was created, and expires 365 days after last use.
An expiration date can be confusing and you might be questioning if your link is valid – we are here to assist!
Google Meets is designed to meet peak demand without compromising privacy and security, enabling fast scaling while guaranteeing reliable video meetings. Furthermore, its performance has been independently validated against numerous international security certifications and attestations of compliance standards.
Applies to all Google Workspace products
Google Workspace is an ad-free cloud service designed for businesses that wish to consolidate Gmail, Calendar, Drive and Docs into one user-friendly platform for employee email and productivity apps, while centralizing all business data within one environment.
Google offers various editions, each providing different capabilities and controls. As you progress from Starter edition through Standard and Plus editions, features tend to increase. Pricing also varies according to your organization’s specific needs.
Workspace includes more than just Gmail; in addition to Chat and Meet video conferencing services that are essential in today’s workplace, Endpoint Management allows organizations to monitor all devices registered to their Workspace account while security configurations can be tailored according to corporate regulations.
Requires a Google account
Google Meet is Google’s cutting-edge video conferencing application and was initially exclusively offered for G Suite enterprise users, but is now free for anyone with an account on Google.
One of the easiest and most efficient ways to connect to meetings is with an email invitation, however there are other options such as Google Meet mobile app that could make connecting more convenient. In order to take full advantage of video conferences it would be prudent to have access to Gmail.
Apart from having the proper credentials, there are various nifty tricks and tips you can use to ace your next video conference. We hope that we have covered all the major ones here and that now you are prepared. Wishing you much success during your conferencing! Please let us know if any questions arise! As always, we are here to assist you! For more on everything Google, check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).