Google Meet — Complete Guide
### Starting a Meeting
- Instant: meet.google.com → New meeting → Start instant meeting
- From Calendar: Create event → Add Google Meet video conferencing
- From Gmail: Sidebar → Meet → New meeting
### Key Controls
| Feature | How |
|---------|-----|
| Mute | Microphone icon or Ctrl+D |
| Camera | Camera icon or Ctrl+E |
| Share screen | Present icon |
| Record (Standard+) | Activities → Recording → Start |
| Captions | CC button |
| Background blur | Three dots → Apply visual effects |
| Breakout rooms | Three dots → Breakout rooms |
### Recording
Requires Business Standard or higher. Saves to host's Google Drive → Meet Recordings folder.
### Host Controls
- Lock meeting, Mute all, Remove participants, Pin a participant