{"id":16275,"date":"2026-09-02T14:01:35","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T14:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/?p=16275"},"modified":"2026-09-02T14:26:58","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T14:26:58","slug":"moving-your-team-from-google-chat-to-pumble","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/pt\/pumble\/moving-your-team-from-google-chat-to-pumble\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Move Your Team From Google Chat to Pumble"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Are you looking for an efficient communication tool with a dedicated place for chats?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Are you tired of digging through chaotic Google Chat conversations?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Then you might want to consider moving from Google Chat to Pumble.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">This guide will show you the technical steps to save your data and the best ways to get your team ready for the change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group key-takeaways\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">If you\u2019re looking for an efficient and affordable team communication tool, you might want to consider moving from Google Chat to Pumble.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Pumble offers simple channels that organize and preserve your conversations, advanced standalone collaboration tools, and more affordable prices.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Moving from Google Chat to Pumble is a relatively simple process that includes downloading your Google Chat history, planning your Pumble channels, setting up your Pumble workspace, and inviting your teammates.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"why-teams-move-from-google-chat-to-pumble\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Why teams move from Google Chat to Pumble&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Most teams decide to leave Google Chat for one of the 3 following reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Search issues<\/strong>. Although Google Chat groups conversations into threads, it\u2019s hard to follow along when chats move fast. Finding older messages or files takes too much time. Pumble uses simple channels that preserve your conversations, which makes finding older messages easy.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>High costs<\/strong>. Google includes Chat in its big bundles. As your company grows, you have to pay more for every single user just to get basic control or more storage. Pumble charges you a clear price per person, which helps you keep your chat bills separate from your email or cloud bills.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Chat is just an extra feature<\/strong>. Google Chat is designed as an extra feature inside Gmail. It was never the main focus of the software. Because of this, it misses out on special chat tools that teams need. Pumble is built only for team chats, so every update makes work communication easier.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you\u2019ve got all your reasons lined up, let\u2019s just sort out all the final details before we get into the actual process of moving your team communication from <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/pumble-vs-google-chat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Chat to Pumble<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-light pumble-gradient-templates\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <h2 class=\"translation-block text-2xl !mb-4\">Power your team communication with Pumble<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"translation-block !text-sm\">Boost productivity and empower your team with an all-in-one communication app.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex space-x-4 translation-block\">\n            <a class=\"rounded-md px-6 py-2 bg-white\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/pumble\/banners\/templates@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/pumble\/banners\/templates.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"before-you-start-the-migration-what-moves-and-what-stays-behind\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Before you start the migration: What moves (and what stays behind)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Before you download anything or change your settings, you must know what you can actually move to the new tool.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Pumble does not have a special button to pull your data directly from Google Chat. Google formats its data only for its own apps.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">So, when you export your chat history, you are simply saving a backup copy for safety. You will build your new Pumble space from scratch. This gives you a chance to start fresh in your Pumble workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s a quick look at what happens to your data.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Google Chat feature<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Can it move?<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>What to do instead<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Message history<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>You can download a backup file to keep on your computer, but you cannot upload it into Pumble channels.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spaces<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>You can look at your active Spaces and create equivalent Pumble channels.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Direct messages<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Private one-on-one chats are locked into Google accounts and can\u2019t be moved. You can create equivalent 1:1 conversations in Pumble.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Files and photos<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>You\u2019ll need to upload important files again or share Google Drive links in Pumble.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tasks<\/td><td>No&nbsp;<\/td><td>Tasks made inside Google can\u2019t be moved. You can recreate tasks as Plaky items directly from Pumble.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Calendar and Drive alerts<\/td><td>No&nbsp;<\/td><td>Automated notifications inside your Google Chat can\u2019t be sent to other apps. You can create equivalent Calendar and Drive alerts in Pumble.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Now that we\u2019ve covered all grounds, let\u2019s walk you through the step-by-step process of moving from Google Chat to Pumble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn translation-block wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/compare\/free-googlechat-alternative\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Google Chat alternative<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"1-download-your-google-chat-history\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#1: Download your Google Chat history<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">To get your chat files, choose one of the 2 paths below based on your account type. If you use a work account, personal download tools won\u2019t show your company Spaces. You must use the administrator path for your business account.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"personal-google-account\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Personal Google account&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">If you use free, personal Google account, you\u2019ll need to follow the <strong>Google Takeout<\/strong> route:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Log in to your Google account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Go to the <strong>Google Takeout page.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Click <strong>Deselect all<\/strong> at the top so you don\u2019t download unnecessary files.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Scroll down until you see <strong>Google Chat<\/strong> and check that box.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Go to the bottom and click <strong>Next step<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Choose how you want to get the files (like a download link sent to your email), and pick a .zip file type.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Click <strong>Create export<\/strong>. Google will gather your chats. Open the email they send you, and download the files to your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1437\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Google-Takeout-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Google Takeout\" class=\"wp-image-16282\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.7777777777777777;width:624px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Google-Takeout-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Google-Takeout-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Google-Takeout-1024x575.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Google-Takeout-768x431.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Google-Takeout-1536x862.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Google-Takeout-2048x1150.webp 2048w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Google-Takeout-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"google-workspace\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Google Workspace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">To save company conversations from work Spaces, you\u2019ll need an admin-level role to execute the full company Admin Console Export:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Log in to Google account as the main admin.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">In the left menu, click <strong>Data<\/strong>, then <strong>Data import &amp; export<\/strong>, and then <strong>Data Export<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Click the <strong>Set up new export<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Give your export a name, and make sure <strong>Google Chat<\/strong> is selected.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Start the export. This can take a few hours or a few days depending on the size of your team.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">When it finishes, open the panel and download the files to your company cloud storage.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"2-plan-your-pumble-channels\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#2: Plan your Pumble channels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Once you\u2019ve got your conversations and files downloaded, it\u2019s time to organize a new space for them in Pumble.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure not to copy every single space from Google Chat. Your teammates probably don\u2019t need years of messy, old chats that nobody uses anymore.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, treat this move as a time to clean up your conversations. Most teams have some abandoned conversations they\u2019ll never miss. This change lets you leave that mess behind.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Before you invite anyone, here are a couple steps you can take to make a simple plan:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>List everything<\/strong>. Write down every active Google Chat Space your team uses.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Drop the old chats<\/strong>. Find conversations related to finished projects or old events. Save them in your backup files, but don\u2019t recreate them in Pumble.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Choose access<\/strong>. Decide if each Pumble channel should be public (anyone can see it) or private (only invited people can see it).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Pick clear names<\/strong>. Use simple prefixes or suffixes so your new channels stay neat. For example, use #_team for teams and #proj_ for active projects.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some examples to help you get started on your <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/channels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumble channels<\/a> organization.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Old Google Chat Space&nbsp;<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>New Pumble channel name&nbsp;<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Type<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Who can see it<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Marketing team chat<\/td><td>#marketing_team<\/td><td>Public<\/td><td>Everyone<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Q3 product launch chat<\/td><td>#proj_q3_launch<\/td><td>Public<\/td><td>Project members<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Private management chat<\/td><td>#exec_leadership<\/td><td>Private<\/td><td>Managers only&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Watercooler<\/td><td>#random<\/td><td>Public<\/td><td>Everyone<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">To learn more about Pumble channels, check out this video:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How Channels Work in Pumble | Fundamentals\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R2yKdcMSuCg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"3-set-up-your-pumble-workspace\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#3: Set up your Pumble workspace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you have a plan, you can log into Pumble and set up your new <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/hq-digital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">digital headquarters<\/a> before the rest of the team joins.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the steps:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Create your Pumble account<\/strong>. Go to Pumble and sign up. Pick your workspace name.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Create your channels<\/strong>. Look at your previously created plan, and make your public and private channels. Add a short description to each one so that your team members know what to talk about in each channel.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Set rules and controls<\/strong>. Decide who can mention the entire company using @everyone and who can make new channels or invite outside guests.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Connect your tools<\/strong>. Add other software your team uses daily. Pumble lets you connect apps like GitHub, Jira, and Zendesk.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Store your backup<\/strong>. Put the files you downloaded in step 1 into a safe company folder. Pin a link to that folder in a private manager channel so you can find old chats if you ever need to look them up.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-features\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <h2 class=\"translation-block text-2xl !mb-4\">All-in-one team collaboration hub<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"translation-block !text-sm\">Work from Pumble, your digital HQ.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex space-x-4 translation-block\">\n            <a class=\"rounded-md px-6 py-2 bg-white\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/hq-digital\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/pumble\/banners\/features@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/pumble\/banners\/features.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"4-invite-your-team\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#4: Invite your team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">During this migration process, you\u2019ll find out that moving files is easy, but helping people adjust to a new tool might take more work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">For example, if you invite everyone all at once on a busy morning, people will get confused and upset. A slow, planned move works much better.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some best practice tips that will help you make the transition smooth for everyone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Invite people in small groups<\/strong>. Try not to invite the whole company at once. Bring in managers and tech leaders first. Let them use Pumble for a few days to get used to it.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Write the first messages<\/strong>. It\u2019s not the best practice to invite people into empty channels. Before the rest of the team arrives, post project updates, pin helpful links, and start a few friendly threads.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Keep both apps open for a brief period<\/strong>. Let your team use both Google Chat and Pumble for 3 to 5 days. Use this time to let people get used to Pumble, but discourage having separate project talks in 2 places.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Pick a final switch date<\/strong>. Set a clear deadline. Tell everyone that on that day, Google Chat will close or become read-only, and all work chats will happen on Pumble.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Appoint an assistant<\/strong>. Ask a fast adopter to assist other team members. Have them watch a #help_pumble channel, for example, to answer questions, fix settings, and help people fix their notifications.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-to-keep-in-google-workspace\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">What to keep in Google Workspace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Moving to Pumble doesn\u2019t mean you need to discard all your Google tools.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">In fact, Pumble works nicely alongside your regular Google setup, so you can confidently keep using what Google does best. Here\u2019s how you can connect Google Workspace apps to Pumble:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/integrations\/google-drive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Google Drive<\/strong><\/a>. You can keep your shared documents and spreadsheets right where they are. You can add Google Drive links directly into Pumble channels. Pumble shows file previews so you can collaborate easily.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/integrations\/google-calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Google Calendar<\/strong><\/a>. You can keep using Google Calendar to plan meetings, join a meeting from the calendar, or set project dates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/integrations\/gmail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Gmail<\/strong><\/a>. You can use the Pumbe Gmail integration to send emails from Pumble. Or, use email for official contracts, and leave Pumble for internal chats.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"migration-checklist\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Migration checklist&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Moving your entire team communication from one app to another is no small feat. To make sure you\u2019re not missing any important details during your migration, use this simple checklist:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Check that you have master admin access to your Google Workspace account.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Run a full download of your chat history through Google Admin or Google Takeout.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Save your downloaded chat files into a safe company storage folder.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Review your Google Chat spaces and choose which ones to drop.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Make a channel plan with simple prefixes and suffixes like #_team and #proj_.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Create your company Pumble account, and choose your workspace name.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Create your new channel setup inside Pumble before inviting your team.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Set your company-wide notification rules and user access.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Connect important apps such as Jira, GitHub, or Zendesk.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Post initial project updates, and pin links so channels aren\u2019t empty.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Invite managers and project leads first to test the new workspace.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Pick a final date for the move, and tell the whole company.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Send out Pumble invitations to the rest of your team.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Make an internal help center to help your team adjust during the first week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"faq\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the answers to the most common questions about migrating from Google Chat to Pumble.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-has-replaced-google-chat-and-what-are-the-best-alternative-messaging-apps\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">What has replaced Google Chat, and what are the best alternative messaging apps?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Google Chat originally replaced Google Hangouts for communication inside Google Workspace. Today, teams looking for other tools choose software built for group communication such as Pumble, Slack, and Microsoft Teams.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"is-google-chat-being-discontinued-or-rebranded\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Is Google Chat being discontinued or rebranded?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">No, Google Chat is not closing down. Google has changed its chat apps before, but Google Chat remains a part of the Google Workspace package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-the-difference-between-google-messages-and-google-chat\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">What\u2019s the difference between Google Messages and Google Chat?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Google Messages is an app for texting on mobile phones using cellular networks. Google Chat is a team communication tool designed for businesses to track projects, share files, and hold group discussions inside web browsers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-safe-and-private-is-google-chat\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">How safe and private is Google Chat?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Google Chat is safe and protects your data with encryption in transit and at rest. It uses email addresses and Google accounts, so it never reveals your personal phone number to other users.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"can-an-employer-or-boss-monitor-your-google-chat-conversations\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Can an employer or boss monitor your Google Chat conversations?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. If you use a Google account provided by your job or school, your employer can use administrative tools to check, download, or read your chat logs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-are-the-primary-disadvantages-of-using-google-chat\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">What are the primary disadvantages of using Google Chat?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">The biggest downside of using Google Chat is that it forces you to use Threads inside Spaces, which can make long conversations messy and hard to find. Also, because it is part of Gmail, it lacks the deep notification controls, app links, and custom options found in tools like Pumble.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-do-you-log-out-sign-off-or-uninstall-the-google-chat-app\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">How do you log out, sign off, or uninstall the Google Chat app?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">On a computer web browser, click your profile picture in the top right corner of Gmail or Google Chat, and click log out. On phones, open the app menu, go to settings, and turn off that account. You can remove the app by dragging it to your computer\u2019s trash bin or using your phone\u2019s app settings.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-happens-to-messages-when-you-delete-a-conversation-or-uninstall-google-chat\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">What happens to messages when you delete a conversation or uninstall Google Chat?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Removing the app from your phone just deletes the software; your messages stay safe in Google\u2019s cloud servers and will show up again when you log back in. If you delete a chat history on a personal account, it disappears from your view. On work accounts, deleted chats often stay visible to company bosses in background safety backups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-landing-3\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <h2 class=\"translation-block text-2xl !mb-4\">Communication made easy<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"translation-block !text-sm\">Make communication simple and effective. Get things done easily. Try Pumble.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex space-x-4 translation-block\">\n            <a class=\"rounded-md px-6 py-2 bg-white\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-bottom \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/pumble\/banners\/landing-3@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/pumble\/banners\/landing-3.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"improve-your-teams-productivity-with-pumble\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Improve your team\u2019s productivity with Pumble<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">There are many benefits to moving your team from Google Chat to Pumble.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Most notably, Pumble offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Budget-friendly pricing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Better search and organized communication in channels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Advanced collaboration features including voice and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/video-messages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">video messages<\/a> and native video calling with collaboration controls&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Connect-your-team-with-native-video-conferencing-in-Pumble.webp\" alt=\"Video conferencing in Pumble\" class=\"wp-image-16283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Connect-your-team-with-native-video-conferencing-in-Pumble.webp 724w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Connect-your-team-with-native-video-conferencing-in-Pumble-300x235.webp 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Connect-your-team-with-native-video-conferencing-in-Pumble-15x12.webp 15w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Connect your team with <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/video-conferencing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">native video conferencing in Pumble<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block wp-block-paragraph\">Moving from Google Chat to Pumble doesn\u2019t have to be complicated. 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