Google Workspace -- Chat

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Google Workspace -- Chat

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I am used to being able to access Chat in the Gmail window. Now, apparently, Chat is only available via Workspace. I have bookmarked Chat for easier access, but is there a way to still get Chat in the Gmail window?

And, can I opt out of Workspace
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Re: Google Workspace -- Chat

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In Gmail (on Windows at least), click Settings > All Settings > Chat and Meet.

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Specify the options you want, in particular Google Chat, then click Save Settings.
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But perhaps this only works in the personal version of Gmail, not in the business version...
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Thanks, as always Hans.
Those had been my settings but today I have been switched to Google Workspace. Chat on left panel of Gmail window is now longer working. The people's names are there but not their messages. Have to go to Workspace to access them.

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I don't have any experience with Google Workspace, sorry.
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Am happy to report that whatever the problem was, I am again able to access Chat in my email window. 'Problem loading chat' or some such message has disappeared.

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Good to hear that.
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Re: Google Workspace -- Chat

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Unfortunately, this has again cropped up. It is erratic, and frustrating.

I either have to go to chat.google.com or mail.google.com/chat Or, go to settings/chat, turn Chat off, save. Go back in and turn it on to be able to access Chat in Gmail.

Is anyone else having this problem?