Google Meet Set Up Instructions
In order to use Google Meet, the user’s device must meet the following requirements:
A supported web browser (Google Chrome recommended) or a Meet mobile app (Google Play or Apple Store)*
A compatible device with minimum system requirements
A broadband connection to the internet (to avoid data charges, Wifi strongly recommended)
(Optional) a built-in web camera or external USB camera.
*the mobile app requires a Google account, more information below.
If your device works with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Apple’s iChat, etc., the device will most likely meet the above requirements.
Setting Up Google Meet:
Google Meet set up should take 10 minutes or less the first time it is used. After you have it set up on your device, accessing Google Meet is easy. Depending on your preference, you have two choices to connect to the school’s events using Google Meets:
Option 1: With a Personal Google Account* (recommended)
or
Option 2: Without a Personal Google Account
*Similar to other conferencing tools (Zoom, Teams, iChat, etc.) for security and privacy creating an account is recommended.
Option 1: With a Personal Google Account
With your selected device:
Create a personal Google Account (skip, if account already created)
Open support browser or Google Meet App
Sign into your Google Account
Click on a link below to enter a Google Meet
Wait for the meeting host to accept your request to Join
Option 2: Without a Google Account
With your selected device:
Open support browser (Mobile App is only available with option 1)
Click on a link below to enter a Google Meet
Following the onscreen prompts, enter your FULL name and Join
Wait for the meeting host to accept your request to Join
Troubleshooting: