Google Chat

We recommend Google Chat, a Google service available in your Drew Google account, for conversations with your coworkers. 

Google's Chat Help hub

How to Access

1. Web: chat.google.com
2. Android: Install the app from the Google Play Store.
3. iPhone: Install the app from the Apple Store.

Send a Direct Message

Google instructions: Send a direct message

Messages can be sent from the web or in the app.

1. At chat.google.com:
   1. Click in the "Find people, rooms, bots" box and start typing a name or email address. 
      
   2. Click on the right suggestion
   3. Type your message and press Return
2. From the app (iPhone or Android):
   1. Tap the + 
   2. Start typing a name or email address.
   3. Tap the right suggestion
   4. Type your message and tap Send 

The next time you want to message someone you've spoken to recently, you will find them listed as a recent contact in the menu to the left (on the web), or in the People section of the app. 

Chat Spaces

Google instructions: Create a space

Spaces are places for multiple people to be involved in conversation. They are typically used for long-term chats, and are searchable.

Spaces can be created and participated in from the web or the app. 

Message Options

• Format a message
• Add a file to a message
• Edit or delete a message
• Search messages
• Mark a message read or unread

Notifications

Chat notifications can be a bit tricky. To see what works best for your use of Chat, be it on a computer, on a mobile device, or a mix, review your notification options here and some troubleshooting tips here.

You can also snooze notifications.