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Google Hangouts Plugin For Microsoft Outlook

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How to Use Google Hangouts Plugin for Microsoft Outlook
Google Hangouts is a popular video conferencing tool that allows you to connect and collaborate with your colleagues, clients, and partners. But did you know that you can also use Google Hangouts plugin for Microsoft Outlook to schedule and join video meetings from your email or calendar?



Google Hangouts plugin for Microsoft Outlook

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In this article, we will show you how to install and use Google Hangouts plugin for Microsoft Outlook, and how it can help you save time and improve your productivity.



What is Google Hangouts Plugin for Microsoft Outlook?
Google Hangouts plugin for Microsoft Outlook is an add-in that enables you to create and join Google Hangouts video meetings from your Outlook email or calendar. You can use it with any Outlook account, whether it is a personal, work, or school account.


With Google Hangouts plugin for Microsoft Outlook, you can:



Create a new Google Hangouts video meeting in your Outlook event or email.
Add meeting access information to an appointment or email, such as the video meeting link and the dial-in number.
Invite and add guests to a video meeting, including people outside of your organization.
Join a video meeting by clicking the video meeting link or dialing in from a phone.


How to Install Google Hangouts Plugin for Microsoft Outlook?
There are two ways to install Google Hangouts plugin for Microsoft Outlook, depending on your operating system and preference.



Option 1: Install Drive for Desktop and Included Outlook Plug-ins
If you use Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) at work or school with a Windows computer, you can install Drive for Desktop, which includes Google Hangouts plugin for Microsoft Outlook and other useful features. Drive for Desktop allows you to sync your Google Drive files with your computer, and access them offline.


To install Drive for Desktop and included Outlook plug-ins:



Go to https://tools.google.com/dlpage/drive and download the .exe file.
Run the installer and follow the instructions on the screen.
Sign in with your Google Workspace account.
Select which folders you want to sync with your computer.
Click Start to finish the setup.

After installing Drive for Desktop, you will see the Meet button in your Outlook toolbar. You can use it to create and join Google Hangouts video meetings from your email or calendar.



Option 2: Install the Meet Add-in
If you don't use Google Workspace, or you only want to install the Google Hangouts plugin for Microsoft Outlook without Drive for Desktop, you can install the Meet add-in separately. You can use this option on your Mac or Windows computer.






To install the Meet add-in:



Go to https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-us/product/office/WA104381851 and click Get it now.
Select your Outlook account type (personal, work, or school) and sign in.
Click Continue to agree to the terms of service and privacy statement.
Click Add to confirm that you want to add the Meet add-in to your account.

After installing the Meet add-in, you will see the Meet icon in your Outlook toolbar. You can use it to create and join Google Hangouts video meetings from your email or calendar.



How to Use Google Hangouts Plugin for Microsoft Outlook?
Now that you have installed Google Hangouts plugin for Microsoft Outlook, you can start using it to schedule and join video meetings from your email or calendar. Here are some steps to help you get started.



Add a Meet Video Meeting to an Outlook Email or Calendar Event
To add a Meet video meeting to an Outlook email or calendar event:



Create a new email or calendar event in Outlook.
Click the Meet icon in the toolbar.
A pop-up window will appear with a video meeting link and a dial-in number. You can copy these details and paste them into your email or event description.
Add recipients or guests to your email or event as usual.
Send the email or save the event.


Invite and Add Guests to a Video Meeting
To invite and add guests to a video meeting:



Create a new email or calendar event with a Meet video meeting link as described above.
Add recipients or guests to your email or event as usual. You can invite anyone, even if they don't have a Google account or Outlook account.
If you use Google Workspace at work or school, someone from your organization must admit guests outside of your organization into the meeting when they request to join. You will see a notification when someone requests to join, and you can accept or deny their request.
If you want to invite more people after the meeting starts, you can copy the video meeting link from the pop-up window and share it with them via email, chat, or any other method.


Join a Video Meeting
To join a video meeting:



Open the email or calendar event with the Meet video meeting link.
Click the video meeting link. This will open a new browser tab where you can join the meeting using Google Meet.
You can also dial in to the meeting from a phone using the included number. If prompted, enter the PIN code followed by #.
If youre using Google Meet hardware, enter the meeting code using the touchscreen or remote control.



Conclusion

Google Hangouts plugin for Microsoft Outlook is a handy tool that allows you to create and join Google Hangouts video meetings from your email or calendar. It can help you save time and improve your productivity by making it easier to connect and collaborate with your colleagues, clients, and partners. Whether you use Google Workspace or not, you can install and use this plugin on your Mac or Windows computer with any Outlook account. Try it out today and see how it works for you!



Conclusion

Google Hangouts plugin for Microsoft Outlook is a handy tool that allows you to create and join Google Hangouts video meetings from your email or calendar. It can help you save time and improve your productivity by making it easier to connect and collaborate with your colleagues, clients, and partners. Whether you use Google Workspace or not, you can install and use this plugin on your Mac or Windows computer with any Outlook account. Try it out today and see how it works for you!

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