Create a Meet link from your Google account

A Google Meet link is a web address that lets anyone you send it to join a video call with you. You create it through Google Meet, which is free and works in any web browser or through the Google Meet app on your phone. The link stays the same each time you use it, so you can reuse it for regular meetings without creating a new one.

To create your first link, go to meet.google.com in your browser. If you are not already signed into a Google account, you will see a sign-in button in the top right corner. Click it and enter your email and password. If you do not have a Google account, you can create one for free at accounts.google.com — you only need an email address and a password.

Once you are signed in, you will see a button that says "Create a meeting" or "New meeting" in the center of the page. Click it. Google Meet will generate a unique link and show it to you on the screen. This is your meeting link — it looks like meet.google.com/abc-defg-hij.

Key Takeaways

  • Go to meet.google.com, sign in with your Google account, and click "Create a meeting" to generate a link.
  • Your link appears on the screen when ready and stays the same every time you use it.
  • Copy the link and send it to anyone you want to join — they do not need a Google account to enter the call.
  • You can start the meeting right away by clicking "Join now" or share the link first and start later.
  • The link works on computers, tablets, and phones through a browser or the Google Meet app.

Copy and share your link

After Google Meet creates your link, you will see a "Copy" button next to it. Click that button and the link goes into your clipboard. You can then paste it into an email, text message, chat app, or anywhere else you want to send it. The link does not expire — you can share it now and people can join later.

When someone clicks your link, they will see a screen asking for their name. They do not need a Google account to join. They type their name, click "Join," and they enter the meeting. If you have not started the call yet, they will see a waiting screen until you click "Join now" on your end.

Start your meeting

Once you have created the link and shared it, click the "Join now" button to start the call. This is when the meeting actually begins — people who have the link can now see you and hear you. If you shared the link before starting, people will have been waiting on a screen that says the meeting has not started yet.

When you join, Google Meet will ask permission to use your camera and microphone. Click "Allow" for both if you want people to see and hear you. You can turn either one off later using the buttons at the bottom of the screen. The microphone button looks like a microphone; the camera button looks like a video camera.

Find your link again later

If you close the browser tab or app and need to find your meeting link again, go back to meet.google.com and sign in. You will see a list of your recent meetings under "Your meetings" on the left side of the page. Click the meeting you want, and the link appears again. You can copy it and share it with new people, or click "Join now" to start another call using the same link.

Every time you use the same link, it is a separate meeting — people from the first call will not automatically be in the second call just because you used the same link. You have to send the link again and they have to join again.

Set a meeting name instead of using the auto-generated code

Google Meet automatically creates a link with random letters and numbers, but you can ask for a custom name instead. When you click "Create a meeting," look for an option that says "Generate a new code" or a settings icon. Click it and you will see a field where you can type a custom meeting name — something like meet.google.com/my-book-club instead of the random code.

Custom names are easier to remember and share by voice. If you are telling someone the link over the phone, meet.google.com/my-book-club is much simpler than spelling out a random code. Keep the name short and use only letters, numbers, and hyphens.

Understand what happens when you end the meeting

When you click the "Leave call" button or close the browser tab, you leave the meeting. If you are the only person in the call, the meeting ends for everyone. If other people are still in the call, they can stay and keep talking — the meeting does not end until the last person leaves.

The link itself does not disappear. You can use the same link to start another meeting whenever you want. This is useful if you have a regular meeting — for example, a weekly team call or a standing appointment with a client. You send the same link every week and people join using it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do people need a Google account to join my meeting?

No. Anyone with the link can join by typing their name. They do not need to sign into Google or create an account. On a phone, they may be asked to read the Google Meet app, but they still do not need a Google account.

Can I use the same link for multiple meetings?

Yes. The link stays active and you can use it as many times as you want. Each time you click "Join now," you start a new meeting. People from the previous meeting are not automatically in the new one — you have to send them the link again.

What if I lose my meeting link?

Go back to meet.google.com, sign in, and look for your meeting under "Your meetings" on the left side. Click it and the link appears again. You can copy it and share it.

Can I change my meeting link after I create it?

No. Once a link is created, you cannot change the code or name. If you want a different link, you have to create a new meeting. The old link will still work, but it is a separate meeting.

What if someone joins before I start the meeting?

They will see a waiting screen that says the meeting has not started yet. They can see their own camera and microphone, but they cannot see or hear you until you click "Join now" on your end.