Join client-side encrypted meetings from your mobile device
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Beginning today, you can join a client-side encrypted meeting directly from the Google Meet and Calendar apps.
Client-side encryption gives users direct control of their encryption keys and the identity service that authenticates those keys. Further, client-side encryption ensures that Google cannot access audio and video content under any circumstances. Our original announcement has more information about client-side encryption in Meet.
- Admins:
- Admins need to configure how Meet connects to a key service and identity provider before turning on client-side encryption for users.
- Additionally, admins need to add a new client-side-encryption client for mobile devices in their IDP settings. Learn more about configuring Client-side encryption here.
- End users:
- Use our Help Center to learn more about client-side encryption for Meet.
- Organizing calls:
- In a calendar event with Meet video conferencing, navigate to Settings (cog-wheel icon) > Security and select “Add encryption”.
- Note: All participants must be invited to the call, either via the Calendar event or within the meeting.
- Participating in calls:
- Client-side encrypted meetings will start once the meeting organizer arrives — there are no other restrictions or changes for meeting participants.
- Rapid and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on August 24, 2023
- Available to Google Workspace Enterprise Plus, Education Standard, and Education Plus customers hosting client-side encrypted calls
- Not available to Google Workspace Essentials, Business Starter, Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Essentials, Education Fundamentals, The Teaching and Learning Upgrade, Frontline, and Nonprofits customers