To add or remove multiple members in bulk to a space, use the Bulk Member Manager app for Google Chat. With the app, you can:
- Copy and paste email addresses.
- Add a comma-separated values (.csv) file (computer only).
Before you begin
- To use the Bulk Member Manager app, you must be:
- A space manager
- A space member who has permission to manage members
- You need permission from your Google Workspace administrator to install apps.
- You need to add the app to Chat. Learn how to find apps and add them to Chat.
Set up the Bulk Member Manager app in Chat
- On your computer, open Chat.
- Search for the space.
- Next to the reply area, click Action .
- In the search bar, enter 'Bulk Member Manager'.
- Click the app Add to space.
- To update memberships, you can use either:
- In the reply area, enter a slash command.
- To add members, enter
/addDialog
. - To remove members, enter
/removeDialog
.
- To add members, enter
- On your keyboard, press Enter.
- In the window, copy and paste the list of email addresses.
- Use commas to separate email addresses in the list.
- Click Send request.
- In the reply area, enter a slash command.
- To add members, enter
/addCsv
. - To remove members, enter
/removeCSV
.
- To add members, enter
- To add the .csv file, click Upload file .
- On your keyboard, press Enter.
Tip: You can also add the app from the:
- 'Apps and integrations' page in Chat. Learn how to find apps and add them in Chat.
- Side panel in Gmail and Chat. Learn how to use Google products side by side.