1. The first step is to open your gmail.

2. Click the Hangouts icon.

3. Click Sign in

4. To start a new chat click plus

5. Start typing the email address of the person. Click their name when it pops up.

6. Type your message to them here.

7. To create a group with more people, click Create a group Hangout

8. Add the names you want.

9. Click Create group

10. Say hi!

11. That's it. You're done.

Interactive tutorial