Group conversations: Messages with more than two people.One-to-one (1:1) direct messages: Messages between only two people in Chat.There are many terms Google uses to distinguish conversation types in Chat. It is free, covered under U-M's agreement with Google, and can be used for certain kinds of sensitive data. Note: Google Chat is a Google Workspace for Education core service. This document provides an overview of the current features, functionality, and limitations of Google Chat to help you get started. You can use Google Chat on the web, desktop app, mobile devices, and in Gmail. Google Chat lets any U-M Google user chat with individuals, send group messages, and collaborate with teams. Google Chat facilitates both direct messaging and team-based collaboration within U-M Google. Google Chat is the updated, team-based experience that has replaced classic Hangouts at U-M, including within Gmail.
For several years, classic Google Hangouts had been a part of Google at U-M and integrated with Google Mail.
