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

Start a new conversation in a space grouped by topic

Important: You can no longer create a space grouped by conversation topic. Instead, new spaces have in-line threading. Learn more about when to use and organise a space.

If you're currently in a space grouped by conversation topic, you can create a new topic in the space.

Important: In a space grouped by topic, 'History' is on and you can't change this setting.

  1. Open the Chat app  or Gmail app "".
  2. At the bottom, tap Spaces Rooms.
  3. Select a suggested space or search for another space organised by group topic.
  4. At the bottom, tap New topic.
  5. Enter the message.
  6. Tap Send "".
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