How to Share Your Location with Others Using Google Maps?
Google Maps is not just for navigation—it also allows you to share your real-time location with friends, family, or colleagues. This feature is especially useful when meeting someone, ensuring safety while traveling, or guiding others to a specific destination.
In this article, we’ll explain how to share your location using Google Maps in different ways.
1. Share Your Live Location (Real-Time Tracking)
Live location sharing allows others to track your movements in real time for a specific period.
Steps to Share Live Location:
1️⃣ Open Google Maps on your Android or iPhone.
2️⃣ Tap on your profile icon in the top right corner.
3️⃣ Select “Location Sharing.”
4️⃣ Tap “Share Location.”
5️⃣ Choose how long you want to share your location (15 minutes, 1 hour, or indefinitely until turned off).
6️⃣ Select a person from your Google Contacts or tap “More options” to share via WhatsApp, Messenger, SMS, or other apps.
7️⃣ Tap “Share” to send the live location.
✅ The recipient can see your real-time location on Google Maps until the sharing expires or you stop it manually.
2. Share a Specific Location (Static Location)
If you only need to share a specific place or address, you can do that without sharing live tracking.
Steps to Share a Specific Location:
1️⃣ Open Google Maps and search for the place you want to share.
2️⃣ Tap and hold on the location to drop a pin (or select an existing location).
3️⃣ Tap the “Share” button.
4️⃣ Choose how you want to send the location (WhatsApp, Messenger, Email, SMS, etc.).
✅ The recipient will receive a Google Maps link that opens to the exact location.
3. Stop Location Sharing
If you’ve shared your live location but want to stop sharing, you can do so anytime.
Steps to Stop Sharing:
1️⃣ Open Google Maps.
2️⃣ Go to “Location Sharing” from the profile icon.
3️⃣ Find the person you’re sharing with and tap “Stop” next to their name.
✅ They will no longer be able to see your location.
Why Use Google Maps Location Sharing?
✔️ Safety: Let family or friends track your location while traveling alone.
✔️ Easy Meetups: Help others find your exact location when meeting up.
✔️ Navigation Assistance: Share your location so others can follow your route in real time.
Final Thoughts
Google Maps makes location sharing simple and effective. Whether you need to share your live location or just send a specific address, the process is easy and secure.
Have you ever used Google Maps for location sharing? Let us know in the comments!