Google Workspace: Sending a Google Meet Request as an Outlook Calendar Invite

This article provides you a step by step guide about how you can set up google meet invites directly via your outlook calendar, and integrate google meet with outlook.

A) Adding the required Google Meet Add-on 

To add a Google meet to your outlook calendar, user must follow these steps first: 

  

1. If you are using the "New Outlook" for Windows or Outlook on the Web 

Microsoft removed the traditional "Get Add-ins" button from the top ribbon in the new layout.  

• Look at the left-hand sidebar (the navigation bar showing Mail, Calendar, People). 

• Click the Apps icon (represented by four small squares or a "More Apps" icon). 

• Select Add apps from the menu. 

• Search for Google Meet in the Microsoft AppSource store that pops up.  

OR 

2. If you are inside a Calendar Event or Email Draft (New Outlook/Web) 

• Open a new calendar appointment or an email draft window. 

• Look at the top toolbar (the action ribbon). 

• Click the three dots (... / More options) on the far right of the toolbar. 

• Click Apps, then click Add apps to open the store. 

OR 

3. If you are using Classic Outlook (Desktop App) 

• Make sure you are on the Home tab. 

• Look on the far-right side of the top ribbon for a button named All Apps or a blue hexagon icon labeled Apps. 

• Click it to find the Add apps / Get Add-ins option. 

 

B) SENDING A GOOGLE MEET REQUEST AS AN OUTLOOK CALENDAR INVITE 

 

To send the Google Meet link as an Outlook calendar invite, you can generate the link directly inside a standard Outlook meeting request. 

Follow these steps to insert the link and send the invite: 

Step 1: Open a New Outlook Meeting 

• Open your Outlook application or Outlook on the web. 

• Go to your Calendar view. 

• Click New Meeting or New Event at the top left.  

Step 2: Generate the Google Meet Link 

• Look at the top menu ribbon of your new meeting window.  

• Click the Google Meet icon (it usually says Add Google Meet or Meet options).  

• Note: If you don't see it on the main ribbon, click the three dots (... / More options) on the far right of the toolbar, select Apps, and click Google Meet. 

• If prompted, log in with your Google Workspace account. 

• The add-in will automatically generate a unique Google Meet URL and paste it directly into the location field and the body text of your Outlook invite.  

Step 3: Add Details and Send 

• Fill out the Title of your meeting. 

• Add your attendees' email addresses in the Required or To field. 

• Select your desired Date and Time. 

• Click Send. 

Your attendees will receive a standard Outlook calendar invitation. When they open it on their computers or phones, they will see the native Google Meet link ready to click and join.