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OVERVIEW | GET STARTED | GENERAL HELP | IPAD SUPPORT | RESOURCES | FAQ | TROUBLESHOOTING


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Google Meet is an online tool used for video meetings from a smartphone, computer, tablet, or iPad. In order to join a Google Meet, staff and students must login with their MPS email address and password.

The maximum number of participants per meeting is 500.

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Written Guide

There are several different ways to begin a Google Meet.

Check out our comparison chart to decide which Google Meet is right for you.


GO TO GOOGLE MEET

To join a Google Meet, scroll down and review our instructions below.

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Join a Google Meet

JOIN A GOOGLE MEET HAPPENING NOW

If you received an email with the subject line: “[EXTERNAL] Happening Now: [Name of Meeting Organizer] is inviting you to a video meeting”:

  1. Click Join Meeting

  2. You may be asked to turn your camera and microphone on—click Allow

  3. Click Join now

 

JOIN A GOOGLE MEET WITH A NICKNAME

If you were given a meeting nickname:

  1. Go to meet.google.com

  2. Click Join or start a meeting

  3. Enter the nickname

  4. Click Continue

  5. You may be asked to turn your camera and microphone on—click Allow

  6. Click Join now

JOIN A SCHEDULED GOOGLE MEET

If the meeting was created in advance, and you received an invite link:

  1. Click the link to enter the meeting room

  2. You may be asked to turn your camera and microphone on—click Allow

  3. Click Join now

 

Outlook email containing a link to join a Google Meet.

Share Your Screen

SHARE YOUR SCREEN

SHARE VIDEO WITH AUDIO

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Google Meet has the ability for users to choose the layout view in a Google Meet. The “tiled” option allows you to see up to 49 participants during the Google Meet session.

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  • Google Meet Help Center
  • Troubleshoot Google Meet Issues
  • Make sure you only have one Meet tab open at a time. Close any open browser tabs, windows, or apps that aren’t currently being used. 

  • Turn off any Chrome extensions, especially Google Meet-specific extensions.

  • Put your device on a flat and elevated surface to prevent your device from overheating. Avoid using your device on the floor or bed for a long period of time. 

  • Change your Meet layout to “Spotlight” view. 


If you run into one of the following issues while using Google Meet, you'll want to change your video settings:

  • Video or audio delays

  • Poor network connection

  • Low battery on your device

  • Limited data available through your Internet provider or Mobile Hotspot

  • Other quality issues

You'll need to change your video settings each time you join a new Google Meet. (Guide) (Video)

 

 


 

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