Remove Google Meet from Gmail: Hide the Tab

If Google Meet’s shortcut or tab is taking up space in Gmail, you can hide it without deleting Gmail or your Google account. The setting is available in Gmail on the web and in the Gmail app, though the exact controls differ by device; you may need to repeat the change on each one.

What You’ll Need

Access to the Gmail account whose layout you want to change.
A web browser for the desktop instructions, or the Gmail app for a phone or tablet.
If this is a work or school account, your administrator may control which Gmail features are available.

Step-by-Step

Open Gmail. On a computer, go to Gmail in your browser and sign in. On a phone or tablet, open the Gmail app and select the account you want to adjust. Make sure you are not changing a different account from the one in which Meet appears.
Open Gmail’s settings. On the web, select the gear-shaped Settings icon in the top-right corner. The Quick settings panel opens along the right side of the page.
Find the Chat and Meet settings. In Quick settings, look for the section labeled Chat and Meet. Depending on the layout or account, it may be necessary to select See all settings first. If you do, open the Chat and Meet tab in the full settings page.
Choose where Meet appears. In the Meet section, select Hide the Meet section in the main menu (wording can vary slightly). This removes the Meet entry from Gmail’s left-hand navigation menu. If the page instead presents a choice of where to show Meet, choose the option that hides it from the main menu.
Save the change if prompted. Some Gmail settings apply immediately; others show a Save Changes button at the bottom of the page. Select it if shown. Gmail may reload to apply the updated layout.
Check the result. Look at Gmail’s left-hand menu. Meet should no longer have its own section or shortcut there. If the menu is collapsed, select the menu icon (three horizontal lines) to expand it and verify.
Hide Meet in the mobile app if needed. In the Gmail app, tap the menu icon, then Settings. Choose the relevant account and look for the Meet setting or Show the Meet tab for video calling. Turn that setting off if it is available. The label and location can differ by app version and account type.

Common Mistakes

Looking for a setting that removes Meet completely. The Gmail control hides Meet’s section or tab; it does not uninstall Google Meet, close your account, or prevent other people from inviting you to meetings.
Changing the wrong account. Gmail can keep several accounts signed in. Check the profile image or account name before adjusting settings, especially in the mobile app.
Confusing the Meet tab with meeting invitations. Hiding the navigation item does not necessarily remove calendar events, meeting links in email, or invitations. Those are separate messages or calendar items.
Forgetting to save or refresh. If you used full settings, scroll to the bottom and save when prompted. Allow Gmail to reload before deciding the change did not work.
Expecting the same setting to sync everywhere. Web Gmail and the Gmail app can have separate display controls. Check each device where you want Meet hidden.

Tips

If you only want more room in Gmail, try collapsing the left-hand menu with the three-line menu button. That hides navigation labels temporarily without changing the Meet setting.
Hiding the Meet shortcut is reversible. Return to the same setting and choose the option to show Meet again if you need it later.
If you use Gmail for both personal and work accounts, adjust the setting separately for each account. A managed account may not offer the same choices as a personal one.
On mobile, update the Gmail app through your device’s usual app store if the instructions do not match what you see. Avoid changing unrelated account or notification settings just to hide the Meet tab.

Troubleshooting

There is no Chat and Meet section in Settings. Select See all settings from the gear panel, then check for a Chat and Meet tab. If it still is not present, try Gmail on a computer and confirm that you selected the intended account. Some accounts or managed environments have different settings.

Meet remains in the left menu after you changed the setting. Refresh Gmail, or close and reopen the page. Expand the navigation menu to check whether the Meet label is still there. If you changed the setting in the app, confirm that you selected the correct account and turned off the Meet display option for that account.

The mobile app has no Meet switch. App menus vary. Check the account-specific Gmail settings and make sure the app is current. If no Meet option is offered, use Gmail on the web to hide its Meet section; the mobile app may still display a separate tab depending on its available controls.

The setting is unavailable or keeps reverting. A work or school administrator may manage Gmail features, or a policy may apply to your account. Contact your organization’s support team rather than trying to bypass its controls. For a personal account, sign out and back in or try another browser to rule out a temporary display issue.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does hiding Google Meet in Gmail delete my Meet account?
No. It only hides the Meet section or shortcut in Gmail. Google Meet remains available separately if your account has access to it.

Will I still receive meeting invitations?
Yes. Hiding the Gmail navigation item does not automatically delete invitations or remove meeting details from messages and calendar events.

Can I remove Meet from Gmail on my phone?
Often, yes. Open Gmail settings, select the relevant account, and turn off the Meet tab or video-calling display option if it appears. Controls vary by app and account.

Why can’t I find the Meet setting?
It may be under See all settings and then Chat and Meet on the web. The account may also have a different interface or administrator-managed settings.

Does hiding Meet stop people from adding me to calls?
No. It changes Gmail’s navigation display, not your ability to receive meeting links or invitations.

How do I get the Meet tab back?
Return to the same Gmail setting and select the option to show Meet in the main menu or turn its tab back on in the app.

General steps for current mainstream versions; menus can differ by device and version. See the disclaimer or report an error.

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