You don't need a Google account to join a Google Hangout, as long as you have a G Suite invitation — here's what you need to know

Hangouts is a Google platform for chatting with people, but you don't necessarily have to have a Google account to use it. 

For the most part, you'll need a Google account if you want to create Hangouts or generally use the platform.

Those who don't have a Google account can still participate in a Hangout if a participant in the meeting has a G Suite account and gives approval to the external guests.

Here's how to invite a guest to join a Hangout. 

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How to invite a guest to join a Google Hangout through Google Calendar

Note again that you'll need to have a G Suite account to invite anyone who doesn't have a Gmail address. 

1. Open the event on Google Calendar and tap "Edit event." 

2. Under the Guests tab, enter the invitee's email address. 

3. Click "Save" then "Send" and an invite will be sent to the guests. 

The guests you invite can join the meeting through the link they receive.

How to invite a guest to join a Google Hangout through email 

1. Open the Hangout link to join a meeting. 

2. Once you're in the meeting, click the add people icon in the upper right hand corner. 

3. Enter the name or email of the people you want to invite and click "Invite."

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