When you create a space in Google Chat, you automatically become the space manager. As a space manager, you can:
- Remove and add participants.
- Promote other members to be space managers, or remove them from the list of space managers.
- Delete a space.
- Delete messages.
- Edit the space name, avatar, and description.
Space managers have a diamond next to their name in the message stream and in the member list of the space.
Space managers who use a work or school account can update additional settings, such as space access and permissions. Learn how to change space access and permissions.
Add members
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chat app or Gmail app .
- In Gmail: At the bottom, tap Chat .
- In the bottom navigation menu, tap Sections .
- Select a space.
- At the top left, tap the space name Manage members.
- Enter the name or email of the person or group you want to add.
- At the top right, tap Done.
Remove members
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chat app or Gmail app .
- In Gmail: At the bottom, tap Chat .
- In the bottom navigation menu, tap Sections .
- Select a space.
- At the top left, tap the space name Manage members.
- Under "Members," next to the person’s name, tap More options Remove from space.
Make someone a space manager
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chat app or Gmail app .
- In Gmail: At the bottom, tap Chat .
- In the bottom navigation menu, tap Sections .
- Select a space.
- At the top left, tap the space name Manage members.
- Under "Members," next to the person’s name, tap More options Make space manager.
Tip: The last space manager can’t leave a space unless they delete the space or make someone else a space manager.
Change someone from space manager to member
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chat app or Gmail app .
- In Gmail: At the bottom, tap Chat .
- In the bottom navigation menu, tap Sections .
- Select a space.
- At the top left, tap the space name Manage members.
- Under "Members," next to the person’s name, tap More options Change to a Member.
Delete messages
Space managers can delete any message in a space. Space members can only delete their own messages. Learn how to delete a message as a space member.
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chat app or Gmail app .
- In Gmail: At the bottom, tap Chat .
- In the bottom navigation menu, tap Sections .
- Select a space.
- To delete, tap and hold a message.
- In the window that opens, tap Delete.
Important:
- When a message is deleted in space, a time stamp may appear. The time stamp remains for 30 days or longer based on the retention policy of your company.
- The “Delete messages” feature is only available to specific subscriptions and might not be available on your work or school account.
Edit space descriptions & guidelines
Space managers can add or edit the space description so that others know its purpose. To manage members’ expectations and create a safer community experience, you can add or edit guidelines.
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chat app or Gmail app .
- In Gmail: At the bottom, tap Chat .
- In the bottom navigation menu, tap Sections .
- Select a space.
- At the top left, tap the space name.
- At the top right, tap Edit space details .
- Add a description and guidelines.
- Tap Save.