It also lets you set up how you want to get notified, enable spam protection, and whether you want to be notified when a file is being downloaded via the app. Selecting App notifications from the settings menu lets you configure whether you want to see notifications on your phone or on the web when you receive incoming messages.
Enable or disable whether you want Messages to automatically download files people send you, even if you’re only on mobile data.Enable whether others can see if you’re typing (if their own messaging app is compatible).Allow others to see whether you’ve read their messages (read receipts).Have the app use Wi-Fi for messages if mobile data isn’t enabled.See whether the Google Messages app has connectivity.When you select Chat features from the settings window, you can configure all of the following Google Messages functionality: Enable or disable Google Messages intelligent algorithms to block spam.
Enable verifying business senders so Google can block spam that doesn’t come from a verified business.Enable or disable web link previews in the chat window.
You can also make these settings apply to Google Assistant.
Set your current country or have Android auto-detect it.Whether you want the app to make a noise when you send outgoing messages.The main Settings window is where you can adjust features such as: Now you’ll see your incoming and outgoing message log on the page. This will sync your phone message with the cloud based Google Messages app.
After tapping QR code scanner, just scan the QR code on the screen using your camera. If it’s the first time you’ve used the site and haven’t synced your phone yet, you’ll see a QR code. When you select Messages for web in the menu, it’ll open a new window where you can tap QR code scanner to scan a QR code provided by the Google Messages for web page. If you haven’t heard of the web based version of Google Messages, it’s a very useful feature if you don’t always have your phone with you when you’re working on your various computers and other devices.