Google Meet Down in India: 10+ ways that might help you fix your video conferencing tool

Many Google Meet users sometimes face such issues as 502 errors, blank screens, inability to join calls, hanging, or audio and video that simply do not sync. For those who rely on Google Meet for work, classes, or important conversations, these issues can be a surefire way to get your routine ostensibly disrupted and build up unnecessary stress. Fortunately, you can often restore access by performing a few simple steps on your computer or phone while the service gets its act together.

Google Meet is one of the most used online meeting platforms, and like all online tools, it may sometimes break down due to one reason or another. This guide will help you understand what could be the likely cause of the issue and show you, in detail, how to fix it.

Fix 1: Check Downdetector for Google Meet outages

Before you start changing settings on your device, you should first make sure that the problem is not caused by Google itself. Sometimes Google Meet has service issues that affect everyone at the same time.

This helps you confirm whether the issue is global. If Google Meet is down for many users, none of the other fixes will work until Google restores the service.

1. Open your internet browser.
2. Head to the Downdetector website.
3. Use the search bar at the top and type Google Meet.
4. Click on the Google Meet result.
5. Look at the outage graph showing recent reports from users.
6. If there is a large spike, it usually means Google Meet is facing problems.
7. Scroll further down to see the live outage map for affected areas.

Please note that if there is a global outage, then you simply need to wait for Google to fix it.

Fix 2: Check the Google Workspace Status Dashboard

If Downdetector looks unclear, Google’s official dashboard provides a reliable way to check if Google Meet is experiencing technical problems.

This gives you direct confirmation from Google. If there is a service disruption, you will know that the issue is not coming from your device or network.

1. Open your browser.
2. Go to https://www.google.com/appsstatus or search for “Google Workspace Status Dashboard” on Google.
3. Look through the list of Google services and find Google Meet.
4. A green tick means everything is working normally.
5. A yellow or red symbol means the service is affected or completely unavailable.
6. If the symbol is yellow or red, wait for Google to resolve the issue.

Fix 3: Check and fix your internet connection

A poor or unstable internet connection is one of the most common reasons for Google Meet not working properly.

Video meetings require a consistent internet connection. If your Wi-Fi drops or slows down, Google Meet may freeze, fail to load or disconnect you repeatedly.

1. Try opening a different website to see if it loads normally.
2. Move closer to your Wi-Fi router to strengthen your signal.
3. Unplug the Wi-Fi router’s power cable.
4. Wait for twenty seconds. Now, plug it back in and wait for the lights to become stable.
5. Turn your Wi-Fi off on your device and turn it back on.

If the issue continues, try using your mobile hotspot by enabling it from your phone’s settings and connecting your computer to it.

If Google Meet works on the hotspot but not on your regular Wi-Fi, the issue is with your router or broadband provider.

Fix 4: Restart your browser or the Google Meet app

Browsers and apps occasionally freeze or run in the background, causing Google Meet to stop functioning properly.

Restarting the app refreshes everything and clears temporary glitches that may interrupt your meeting.

Steps on a computer

1. Close all Google Meet tabs.
2. Close the entire browser window.
3. Reopen the browser.
4. Visit meet.google.com again.

Steps on a phone

1. Open the list of recent apps.
2. Swipe the Google Meet app upwards to close it.
3. Tap on the app again to relaunch it.

Fix 5: Update your browser or the Google Meet app

If you are using an old version of your browser or app, it might not support the latest Google Meet features.

Updates include important bug fixes and improvements that help the service run smoothly. Using an outdated version can cause errors or prevent meetings from loading at all.

Steps for Chrome browser

1. Open the Chrome browser.
2. Click the three dots at the top right.
3. Hover over Help and click About Google Chrome.
4. Chrome will automatically check for updates.
5. Once updated, click Relaunch.

Steps for Android or iPhone

1. Open the Play Store or App Store.
2. Search for Google Meet.
3. Tap Update if available.

Fix 6: Disable browser extensions that might interfere

Some extensions control your camera, change how websites load or block important parts of Google Meet.

Extensions such as ad blockers or VPN tools can stop Google Meet from loading properly or prevent your camera and microphone from working.

1. Launch the Chrome browser.
2. Click the three dots in the top right corner.
3. Hover over More tools.
4. Click Extensions. You will see a list of everything installed.
5. Turn off all extensions by clicking the blue switches.
6. Close Chrome completely.
7. Reopen Chrome and try Google Meet again.

If it works now, turn the extensions back on one at a time to find which one caused the problem.

Fix 7: Try using incognito mode

Incognito mode opens a clean version of your browser that does not use extensions or stored data.

This helps you confirm whether the issue is caused by your browser settings or by an installed extension.

1. Press Ctrl plus Shift plus N on Windows or press Command plus Shift plus N on a Mac.
2. A new window called ‘Incognito’ will appear.
3. Go to meet.google.com and try joining your meeting again.

Fix 8: Flush DNS on Windows or Mac

DNS stores website information on your device, and sometimes this stored information becomes outdated or corrupted.

Flushing DNS clears old records and helps fix problems where Google Meet will not load, freezes at the connecting screen or refuses to join meetings.

Steps for Windows

1. Click the Start button.
2. Type cmd. Right click on Command Prompt.
3. Select Run as administrator.
4. Type the following commands one by one, pressing Enter after each:
   ipconfig /flushdns
   ipconfig /release
   ipconfig /renew
5. Close the window. Restart your browser and try Google Meet again.

Steps for macOS

1. Press Command plus Space to open Spotlight.
2. Type ‘Terminal’ and open it.
3. Enter the following command and press Enter:
4. sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder
5. Enter your Mac password if asked.
6. Restart your Mac and try Google Meet again.

Fix 9: Sign out of your Google account and sign in again

Sometimes your Google login session develops small errors that prevent Google Meet from loading correctly.

Signing out and back in refreshes your account and removes temporary glitches that may prevent you from joining meetings or loading the Meet page.

1. Launch your web browser and visit google.com.
2. Click your profile picture at the top right.
3. Select Sign out.
4. Close your browser.
5. Open the browser again and sign back in to your Google account.
6. Try using Google Meet once more.

Fix 10: Restart your device

Restarting your computer or phone clears temporary system issues that may interfere with Google Meet.

A simple restart can solve many hidden problems, such as stuck background processes, frozen drivers or apps that are not closing properly.

1. Save any open work.
2. Restart your device in the normal way.
3. Once it turns back on, open your browser or the Google Meet app.
4. Try joining the meeting again.

Fix 11: Update your operating system

If your device is using an outdated operating system, it may not be fully compatible with the latest Google Meet features.

System updates include security improvements, bug fixes and driver updates which help apps like Google Meet work more reliably. Updating your system can also fix audio and video problems caused by old software versions.

Steps on Windows

1. Press Windows + X and select Settings.
2. Click Update and Security.
3. Click Check for updates.
4. Install any available updates and restart your computer.

Steps on macOS

1. Click the Apple logo on the top left corner of the screen. Choose System settings.
2. Click General and select Software Update.
3. Install updates and restart your Mac.

Steps on Android or iPhone

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Look for a software update or system update.
3. Download and install the update.
4. Restart the device.