Instant/Direct Messaging (Google Chat and Meet)
Chat messaging and video conferencing services to help facilitate communication. Note that Zoom is the supported and preferred video conferencing technology for online meetings and instruction at UCSC.
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Features
- Use your CruzID to log in to Google Workspace Services at UCSC
- Google Chat allows instant message and group chats
- Zoom is the supported and preferred video conferencing technology at UCSC. Google Meet allows virtual meetings with up to 100 participants, screen sharing, live captions, and virtual backgrounds
- Google Chat and Meet are available via the Gmail interface, without additional software to install
Eligibility
Support
- Google Chat Help
- Google Workspace Learning Center
- Managing your Google storage
- How to stay secure with Google
- Google offboarding
- Learn more about Email and Collaboration Services in the ITS Knowledge Base
Cost
Google Chat and Meet are provided at no cost
Policy
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