Quick launch summary
Google Meet meetings can be scheduled across Google Workspace products, such as Calendar, Gmail, Google Chat, and more. This means your unique meeting code and its expiration are based on the product that your meeting is created from.
Most meeting codes will expire 365 days after the last use, but there are instances where the meeting code will expire instantly once the meeting ends. See below for a complete breakdown of meeting code expirations according to the product they were generated by. These meeting code expirations will take effect beginning May 19, 2021.
We strongly recommend you use the table below to ensure your meeting codes are valid, especially for meetings you plan far in advance.
| Where the meeting is Generated | How long the meeting code is valid |
| Google Calendar |
Meeting codes expire when the following two conditions are met: 1) The meeting code has not been used for 365 days, and 2) The meeting code isn’t associated with any future calendar events. Note: If a code is created in another product and pasted in a Calendar invite, the code will expire according to the product it was generated from. |
| Gmail and the Google Meet homepage | Meeting codes expire 365 days after last use. |
| Google Chat and Google Hangouts | Meeting codes expire 365 days after last use. |
| Breakout Rooms | Breakout rooms expire instantly once the parent meeting ends. |
| Jamboard and Meeting room hardware | Meeting code expires instantly once all users leave the meeting. |
| Nicknamed meetings Note: Available to Google Workspace subscribers only. |
Meeting code expires instantly once all users leave the meeting. |
| Google Classroom | Meeting code expires instantly once all users leave the meeting. |
| Other Third Party Applications | Meeting codes expire 365 days after last use. If someone uses the code within the 365 day window, then it will add another 365 days to the shelf life. |
| Google Nest |
Meeting code generated by speaking into your Nest device and saying “Hey, Google start a meeting” expires 365 days after last use. For users in the Google Workspace with Google Assistant Beta: Meeting generated by usage of meeting nicknames, expire instantly after the last user leaves. |
Getting started
- Admins and end users: We recommend reviewing the meeting code expiry limits to ensure your meeting codes are valid, especially for meetings planned far in advance.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on May 19, 2021.
Availability
- Available to all Google Workspace customers, as well as G Suite Basic and Business customers
- Available to users with personal Google Accounts
