> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.apono.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.apono.io/docs/additional-integrations/chatops-integrations/google-chat.md).

# Google Chat

Google Chat is the communication platform of Google Workspace. It supports direct messages and spaces across your organization.

By installing the Apono app for Google Chat, access request approvers can:

* Receive real-time request notifications
* Review and approve or reject access requests directly in Google Chat

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Google Chat supports **request notifications and approvals only**.

To create an access request, requestors must use the [Web Portal](/docs/access-requests-and-approvals/web-portal/requesting-access-with-web-portal.md), [Apono CLI](/docs/access-requests-and-approvals/cli/requesting-access-with-cli.md), [Teams](/docs/access-requests-and-approvals/teams/requesting-access-with-teams.md), [Slack](/docs/access-requests-and-approvals/slack/requesting-access-with-slack.md), [Backstage](/docs/access-requests-and-approvals/backstage/requesting-access-with-web-portal.md), or [Freshservice](/docs/access-requests-and-approvals/freshservice.md).
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### Prerequisites

<table><thead><tr><th width="262.9539794921875">Item</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Google Workspace admin role</strong></td><td>Role with permissions to manage Google Workspace apps and services</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Google Workspace domain</strong></td><td><p>Google Workspace domain used by your organization, such as <em>acme.com</em></p><p>Users must sign in with Google Workspace accounts on this domain. Personal Google accounts, such as <em>@gmail.com</em> accounts, are not supported.<br></p></td></tr></tbody></table>

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### Integrate Google Chat

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Follow these steps:

1. On the [**Catalog**](https://app.apono.io/catalog?search=google+chat) tab, click **Google Chat**. The **Add Integration** page appears.
2. Enter an **Integration Name** for the integration.
3. Enter your **Google Workspace Domain**.

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This domain **must** match the domain of your users’ Google Workspace accounts.
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4. Click **Connect**.

You can now [connect each of your Google Chat accounts](#connect-your-google-chat-account) with Apono.

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If your organization uses multiple domains, repeat the integration steps to add each of them.
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### Connect your Google Chat account

Follow these steps:

1. In the **Google Marketplace**, search for **Apono** or [click this link](https://workspace.google.com/marketplace/app/apono/572217914656).
2. On the app card, click **Install**. The **Get ready to install** pop-up window appears.
3. Click **CONTINUE** to grant permission to begin the installation. The **Sign in with Google** page appears.
4. Click **Continue** to verify your identity through signing in. The **Apono has been installed!** page appears.
5. Click **DONE** and close the search window.
6. In the Google Chat Apono app, click **Configure** in the message. A pop-up window appears.
7. Click **Continue** to link the Google Chat space with your Apono account.
8. Close the pop-up window.

You can now [approve and reject requests through Google Chat](/docs/access-requests-and-approvals/google-chat/approving-access-with-google-chat.md).


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