27 Aug eFam | How to Setup Your eFam Using Google Meets

Setting up your eFam

Step one: Log into your Gmail account.  You must have a waters church gmail account.  If you do not have one, one will be created for you.

Step two: While in your gmail account, go to the Apps at the top right of your gmail and click on Calendar.

Step three: Create the event. Click on the date your meeting will take place and create your event by entering a title (i.e Mary’s weekly eFam Group).

• Un-check ‘All Day’ box and add a start and end time.
• Click on the drop down under ‘Does not repeat’ and pick ‘weekly on _______ (this is whatever day you chose a the top).
• Click ‘Add Google Meet Conferencing’ and note the meet.google.com/___-____-___ code (this is your weekly meeting code for you and your attendees).
• Add guests (if you have members, enter their emails in the section.
• SAVE

To access your meeting simply either go to the calendar and click on your meeting or enter the meet.google.com/___-____-___ code into your browser.  You must be logged into your gmail account whenever you enter this code into your browser as you are the creator.

Step four: Meet.  Once you are in Meet, select Join Now.  Make sure you allow access to your camera and mic.

(NOTE: members must have a Gmail account to join your meeting.  If they do not, they can get a free account at Gmail.com).

Step five: Once you have joined, members will start joining.  You must allow them access by hitting allow when the video call comes in.

**Please refer to ‘Equipping Leaders Virtually’ for tips on having a successful digital meeting.