Google Hangouts Chat

Sonoma State University is officially using Google Hangouts Chat as the official communication tool for direct messaging and group messaging.

You can access or download Hangouts Chat on both Windows and Mac:

1. Use chat in a web browser (recommended): 
   Enter the address https://chat.google.com/ and sign in with your Sonoma State G Suite account

2. Download the desktop client or smart phone app: 
   https://chat.google.com/download/

3. Download client on state issued computers:
   Software Center (Windows PC's)
   Self-Service (Mac)

Some of the main features of Hangouts Chat include:

• Send Direct Messages or Group Messages

• Turn Chat History On/Off

• Create a Chat Room

• Join a Chat Room

• Edit or Delete a Message

• Hide or Delete a Conversation

• Turn Notifications On/Off

For more detailed instructions and tutorials, please visit Google's Hangouts Chat Help website.