Add or remove someone in a direct message

To add someone to a direct message (DM) with two or more people in Google Chat, add them to the member list or mention them in the message.

Add people to a DM

1. On your computer, open Google Chat or Gmail.
   • In Gmail: On the left, click Chat.
2. Open a DM.
3. At the top, click the conversation name Start a new chat.
4. Enter a name or email address.
5. Click Create.

Tips:

• To quickly add a new person to a DM with two or more people, in the reply area, enter @ followed by the person's name.
• Or, next to the conversation name, click the drop-down Add people.

Remove people from a DM

Important: When you remove someone from a DM, they can't:

• Participate in the conversation.
• Check message history.

1. On your computer, open Google Chat or Gmail.
   • In Gmail: On the left, click Chat.
2. Open a DM.
3. At the top, next to the conversation name, click the drop-down View members.
4. Next to the person’s name, click More options Remove from conversation.

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