How to schedule a Google Meet

The short answer

Open Google Calendar, click “New event,” add your details, and it will automatically include a Google Meet link you can share with attendees.

Schedule a Google Meet from Google Calendar

This is the easiest and most common way:

1. Go to calendar.google.com and sign in
2. Click the ”+” or “Create” button in the top left
3. Add a title, date, and time for your meeting
4. Click “Add Google Meet video conferencing” — a meeting link will appear automatically
5. Add attendees by typing their email addresses
6. Click Save

Everyone you invited will get an email with the meeting link included.

Schedule from the Google Meet website

1. Go to meet.google.com and sign in
2. Click “New meeting”
3. Select “Schedule in Google Calendar”
4. Fill in the event details and click Save

This method redirects you to Google Calendar, but it’s a handy shortcut if you’re already on the Meet page.

Schedule from Gmail

You can also start from your inbox:

1. Open Gmail and click the Meet icon in the left sidebar
2. Click “New meeting”
3. Select “Schedule in Google Calendar”
4. Add your details and save

Tips for a smoother meeting

• Share the link early so attendees can test their setup ahead of time
• Turn on the waiting room in Meet settings if you want to control who joins
• Add an agenda in the calendar event description so everyone comes prepared
• Check your time zone in Google Calendar settings to avoid scheduling mix-ups

What if you don’t see the Google Meet option?

If the “Add Google Meet video conferencing” button is missing:

• Your Google Workspace admin may have disabled Meet for your organization
• Make sure you’re signed into the correct Google account
• Try using a different browser or clearing your cache