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How to Enable or Disable Google Chat in Gmail

Quick and easy-to-follow guide for Gmail users

You can use the Google Chat service straight from Gmail, without ever going to https://chat.google.com.

What is Google Chat

When to enable or disable Google Chat in Gmail

  • When you want to chat with people straight from Gmail

How to enable or disable Google Chat in Gmail step-by-step with images

Step 1

How To Enable Or Disable Google Chat In Gmail - Step 1

Open Gmail https://gmail.com and click the Settings gear icon in the top right.

Step 2

How To Enable Or Disable Google Chat In Gmail - Step 2

Select See all settings.

Step 3

How To Enable Or Disable Google Chat In Gmail - Step 3

On top, select Chat and Meet.

How To Enable Or Disable Google Chat In Gmail - Step 5

Depending on this setting, you can have Google Chat on the left or the right side of the page.

Click the arrow to the left of Chat to show your chats if you don’t see them. Then click a chat to start chatting.

How To Enable Or Disable Google Chat In Gmail - Step 6

The chat window appears on the bottom right. 

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