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title: Create names for group direct messages in Google Chat
description: Create names for group direct messages in Google Chat
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# [Create names for group direct messages in Google Chat](https://blog.suitebriar.com/http/workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/feeds/3981610408726339895/comments/default)

 Written by [Alfonso Martinez](https://blog.suitebriar.com/author/alfonso-martinez) | Feb 13, 2025 8:51:49 PM

### What’s changing 

Spaces in Google Chat are meant to focus a conversation around a topic, project, or shared interest with multiple people. However, we know there are times when users prefer to message a group instead of a space. In order to manage discussions more easily and find conversations quicker, users can now create names for existing and new group direct messages. 

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*Name any group direct messages with the new option in the Chat menu*

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### Getting started 

- **Admins: **There is no admin control for this feature. 
- **End users: **

### Rollout pace 

**Web: **

- [Rapid Release domains](https://support.google.com/a/answer/172177): Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on February 13, 2025 
- [Scheduled Release domains](https://support.google.com/a/answer/172177): Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on February 28, 2025 

**Android: **

- [Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains](https://support.google.com/a/answer/172177): Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on February 27, 2025

**iOS:**

- [Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains](https://support.google.com/a/answer/172177): Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on March 4, 2025 

### Availability 

- Available to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual Subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts 

### Resources 

- [Google Help: Name a group direct message or convert it into a space](https://support.google.com/chat/answer/15879997)

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