What’s changing
Currently, to join a private space in Google Chat, a space member must invite or add you to the space. To make it even easier to more broadly share information, build communities and foster discussion across your organization, we’re introducing the ability for users to request to join a space upon receiving a link to that space.
Getting started
Admins: There is no admin control for this feature. End users: To share a space, copy the space link by going to the space header > dropdown menu > ‘Copy link to this space’.To request to join a space, click on the space link > ‘Request to join’.Note that users outside of your organization will not be able to join a space in your domain, even with the shared link.Space managers receive requests via a private message from the Google Chat App and have the option to approve or deny the request.Visit the Help Center to learn more about joining a space in Google Chat.
Rollout pace
Web:
Rapid Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on June 5, 2024 Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on June 24, 2024 Mobile:
Rapid Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on June 5, 2024 Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on June 24, 2024 Mobile:
Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on June 5, 2024
Availability
Available to all Google Workspace customers and Workspace Individual Subscribers
