January 20, 2026
To make it easier to share information across different conversations, we’re introducing the ability to forward messages in Google Chat. This new feature eliminates the need for manual workarounds such as copying and pasting text or sharing screenshots.
This feature helps improve team collaboration through:
- Simplified sharing: Users can quickly share information between various direct messages and spaces, without clunky workflows.
- Context preservation: Forwarded messages display the original sender, source, and any attachments instantly; recipients can view this content even if they are not members of the original conversation.
- Enhanced visibility: Messages forwarded from a thread can be moved into the main conversation stream, ensuring they get necessary attention.
At this time, users cannot forward messages:
- From entirely internal conversations to conversations that include users from other organizations, and
- From conversations that include users from external organizations to other conversations that include users from external organizations
Users can, however, forward messages from conversations with people outside their organization to conversations entirely with people inside their organization.
Note that when users forward a message from a DM or group DM, a reminder to protect sensitive information will appear.
Getting started
- Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.
- End users: To forward a message, select "Forward message" from the message action list and choose your target conversation. Visit the Help Center to learn more about message forwarding in Chat.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on January 20, 2026
- Scheduled Release domains: Full rollout (1–3 days for feature visibility) starting on February 11, 2026
Availability
- Available to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts