1. Open Google Chat.
2. Click the Chat symbol on the top right of Spaces, then select Browse spaces.
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3. The spaces that you're directly invited to will appear at the top of the list. Enter a room name to quickly find a room.
4. Choose any space, click Preview.
When you preview a space, you can read messages, but you can't participate in the conversation or get notifications.
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5. Click Add or Join in the preview to join the room.
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