Managing Google Meet: Transferring Host Responsibilities and Features Overview

Google Meet is a powerful platform for video conferencing and hosting meetings. Understanding how to effectively manage the meeting, including transferring host responsibilities, is crucial for ensuring a smooth and productive session. In this article, we will delve into how to transfer hosts in Google Meet and explore various features and controls available to the host.

Transferring Host Controls in Google Meet

Yes, you can transfer host controls in Google Meet. This feature allows multiple participants to manage the meeting at different points, enhancing collaboration and ensuring a well-organized session. Here's how to do it:

How to Transfer Host Controls

Join the Meeting: Make sure you are in the Google Meet session. Participants List: Click on the Participants list. Select a Participant: Find the participant you want to make the new host. More Options: Click on the three vertical dots associated with the participant's name. Make Host: Select Make host.

The selected participant will now have host controls, including the ability to mute others, manage permissions, and end the meeting. Please note that you can only transfer host controls to someone who is already in the meeting.

Host Controls and Features in Google Meet

As a host, you have several controls and features that can help manage the meeting. Here are some actions you can take:

End the Meeting

The host can end the meeting for all participants by clicking on the End meeting button.

Remove Participants

To remove specific participants, click on their name, and select the Remove option.

Mute Participants

You can mute or unmute participants individually or all at once as needed. To do this, click on the speaker icon in the lower right corner, and select the desired action.

Present Content

The host can share their screen or present content to all participants by clicking on the Share screen button at the bottom of the screen.

Lock the Meeting

To prevent additional participants from joining, you can lock the meeting by clicking on the Lock meeting button.

Transferring Host Responsibilities

If you need to transfer hosting responsibilities, the recommended approach is to end the current meeting and have the desired host schedule a new meeting or start a new session as the host.

Transferring Ownership via Google Calendar:

Unfortunately, once a meeting has begun, you cannot change the host. However, you can change the host via Google Calendar before the meeting. Here are the steps:

On a Desktop PC: Click on the meeting from the grid in Google Calendar. If you haven't already, schedule a Google Meet meeting by selecting your preferred date and time, then click Add guests and Save to convert the event to a Google Meet meeting. In the Top Right Corner: Click on Options (three vertical dots) in the event window. Change Owner: Click on Change owner. Fill in the Details: Fill in the name of the person you want to be the host. If the individual is in your contacts, Google should autofill the details, but you may need to manually enter their entire name or email address. Select Attendee: Click on their name in the name field and then click Change owner. Approve Transfer: Once the attendee approves the transfer by clicking the link in their email, the meeting's ownership will change.

It's important to note that Google Meet's features and capabilities may change over time. Always check the latest updates and documentation provided by Google for the most current information regarding meeting management in Google Meet.