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 computer, open Google Chat or Gmail.
- In Gmail: On the left, click Chat.
- On the left, select the space.
- Click the space name Manage members.
- Click + Add.
- Enter the name or email of the person or group that you want to add.
- Click Add.
Remove members
- On your computer, open Google Chat or Gmail.
- In Gmail: On the left, click Chat.
- On the left, select the space.
- Click the space name Manage members.
- Point to the person and click More actions Remove from space.
Make someone a space manager
- On your computer, open Google Chat or Gmail.
- In Gmail: On the left, click Chat.
- On the left, select the space.
- Click the space name Manage members.
- Point to the person and click More actions 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 computer, open Google Chat or Gmail.
- In Gmail: On the left, click Chat.
- On the left, select the space.
- Click the space name Manage members.
- Point to the person and click More actions Change from space manager to 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 computer, open Google Chat or Gmail.
- In Gmail: On the left, click Chat.
- On the left, select the space.
- Point to the message you want to delete.
- Click More actions Delete .
- In the window that opens, click Delete.
Important:
- When a message is deleted in a 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 computer, open Google Chat or Gmail.
- In Gmail: On the left, click Chat.
- On the left, select the space.
- At the top, click the space name Space details.
- In the window that opens, click Edit.
- Add a description and guidelines.
- Click Save.