Start a Meeting

After signing in, you'll see the main dashboard. There are several ways to start a meeting:

• Quick Start — Click Start Meeting in the sidebar or meetings page. A meeting room is created instantly.
• Create a Link — Click Copy Link on the meetings page. Share the generated link with participants.
• Schedule for Later — Click Schedule on the meetings page. Choose Google Calendar or Outlook to add it to your calendar.

Pre-Join Setup

Before entering the meeting room, you'll see the Pre-Join Setup screen:

• Camera preview — See how you look before joining
• Microphone selection — Choose which microphone to use
• Camera selection — Choose which camera to use
• Mute/unmute — Start with camera or microphone off

Click Join when you're ready.

Enable Translation

Once in the meeting:

1. Look at the control bar at the bottom of the screen
2. Click the Translation button (globe icon) to enable real-time translation
3. Select your preferred language from the language picker — this is the language you want to hear
4. When other participants speak, their words are translated into your chosen language in real-time

You'll hear the translated audio automatically. You can also enable subtitles to see the translation as text.

Invite Others

Share the meeting with others:

• Copy the meeting link from the address bar or the share button
• Send it to participants via email, chat, or any messaging app
• Participants with accounts can click the link and join directly
• Participants without accounts can join as guests (the meeting host must approve them)

Use Meeting Controls

The control bar at the bottom provides quick access to:

For details on each control, see Meeting Controls.