Google Meet is a widely used video conferencing tool that enables participants to share their screens with others in meetings. Nonetheless, for this feature to be used, Google Meet requires the permission to access your screen. This article will walk you through the steps necessary to grant Google Meet the permission to share your screen.
Step 1: Open Google Meet
To begin with, open Google Meet in your web browser. You can access it by going to meet.google.com. Once you are on the website, click on “New meeting” or “Join a meeting” depending on whether you want to start a new meeting or join an existing one.
Step 2: Click on the Share Screen Button
Once you are in the meeting, look for the “Share screen” button. It is usually located at the bottom of the screen and looks like a rectangle with two arrows pointing away from each other. Click on this button to start sharing your screen.
Step 3: Grant Google Meet Permission to Share Screen
After clicking on the “Share screen” button, you will be prompted to grant Google Meet permission to access your screen. This is a security measure to ensure that only authorized users can share their screens. Click on “Allow” or “Grant access” depending on your browser’s settings.
Step 4: Select the Screen You Want to Share
Once you have granted Google Meet permission to access your screen, you will be able to select which screen you want to share. This can be done by clicking on the drop-down menu next to “Share” and selecting the desired screen.
Step 5: Share Your Screen
Finally, click on the “Share” button to start sharing your screen with others in the meeting. You can adjust the size of the shared screen by clicking on the “Resize” button or stop sharing at any time by clicking on the “Stop sharing” button.
Conclusion
Giving Google Meet permission to share your screen is a simple process that can be done in just a few steps. By following these steps, you will be able to share your screen with others during meetings and collaborate more effectively.
