Google Workspace Administrators can configure various Google Meet settings through the Admin console, including audio and video quality, recording options, live streaming permissions, telephony access, meeting access controls, chat and presentation settings, interactive features, background and effects usage, and settings for Meet hardware.
They can also manage live captions, transcriptions, Assured Controls for enhanced security, and interoperability with other video conferencing systems, ensuring Meet aligns with their organization's needs and security policies.
Explore some of the commonly used Meet settings below. For a full list of settings you can configure, please refer to the Help Center article titled Meet settings for Admins.
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Part 1: Require people who aren’t invited to ask before joining
Step 1
If you are not already signed in, sign in to your domain as the Administrator at admin.google.com.
Step 2
From the main menu, navigate to Apps, then select Google Workspace, and click Google Meet.
Step 3
Click the Meet safety settings section.
Step 4
From the Meet safety settings page, click the Joining section. For the Meeting access type, check the box next to the Trusted option.
Step 5
Click SAVE.
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Part 2: Turn off automatic recording
Step 1
From the Meet video settings section, select the Employees organizational unit.
Step 2
Click on the Automatic recording section.
Step 3
Ensure the box next to the Meetings are recorded by default option is unchecked.
Step 4
Click SAVE or OVERRIDE, depending on the option you are given.
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Part 3: Prevent chat messages
Step 1
From the Meet safety settings section page, click the Chat section.
Step 2
Uncheck the box next to the All users in "Employees" can send chat messages option.
Step 3
Click SAVE.
Please note: Any Google Meet changes can take up to 24 hours but typically happen more quickly.
For more guidance on configure Meet settings, please explore the Google Workspace Admin Help Center: