Add or remove someone in a direct message

1. On your computer, open Google Chat or Gmail.
   • In Gmail: On the left, click Chat.
2. Open a DM.
3. At the top, click the conversation name.
4. Click Add people.
5. Enter a name or email address.
6. Click Done.

Tips:

• To convert a DM with one person into a group DM, at the top, click the conversation name Start a new chat.
• To quickly add a new person to a DM with two or more people, in the reply area, enter @ followed by the person's name.

Important: When you remove someone from a DM, they can't:

• Participate in the conversation.
• Check message history.

1. On your computer, open Google Chat or Gmail.
   • In Gmail: On the left, click Chat.
2. Open a DM.
3. At the top, click the conversation name.
4. Click View members.
5. Next to the person's name, click More options   Remove from space.