Note, you will need a Google account or G Suite account to begin. If you are starting the Google Meet conference, you can follow these steps to get started. Follow this guide to learn exactly how to use Google Meet and get started connecting to your friends, family, and co-workers. The best part about the service is that it is free to use, and all video meetings are encrypted in transit to help prevent anyone from snooping in on your conversations. Google Meet is Google’s videoconferencing service, which allows for up to 100 individuals to chat at a time (or up to 250 individuals on select business plans).