How To Turn History On Or Off In Google Chat And Spaces (Full Guide 2026)

In this video, we discuss how to manage chat history in Google Chat, covering both direct messages and spaces. Learn how to turn on or turn off chat history to control message retention for different types of conversations, enhancing your team's communication and privacy settings. This Google Chat tutorial provides an easy guide to adjust your settings based on your specific needs, whether for quick discussions or long-term project documentation. #GoogleChat #ChatHistory #MessageRetention 00:00 Introduction 00:18 Managing Direct Message History 00:26 Select a Direct Message Chat 00:30 Open Chat Details 00:40 Turn Off Chat History 00:49 History Off Message Deletion 00:59 History On Message Retention 01:05 Admin History Control Note 01:15 Managing Space History 01:20 Select a Space 01:26 Turn On Space History 01:40 Turn Off Space History 01:55 History Setting Best Practices 02:14 Separate History Controls 02:24 Recap Turn History On/Off