Google Hangouts has been upgraded to Google Chat. Learn about the switch from Google Hangouts to Google Chat.

Send a direct message to someone in a space

In Google Chat, you can send a direct message to anyone in a space.

  1. Go to Google Chat or your Gmail account.
  2. On the left, under 'Spaces', select a space.
  3. At the top, click the space name and then Manage members.
  4. Point to the person's name and click More and then Message.
  5. Enter your message and then click Send "".
Tip: You can also select someone's photo to start a direct message with them.
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