Location sharing is a convenient way to show friends and family where you are. If you're headed to pick up your sister, she can see how close you are and get ready to head out the door. If you're meeting a group of friends at a crowded concert or convention, you can see where they are without constantly texting. Show your pickup how late the train is running or whether you're through baggage claim at the airport.
Google Maps is one convenient, and usually fairly accurate, way to share your location. Here's some step-by-step instructions on how to share your location on Google Maps.
How to Share Your Real-Time Location in Google Maps on Android Phones:
Open Google Maps. If necessary, sign in
Tap your profile > Location Sharing > New Share
Select who you would like to share your location with:
If they have their own Google account, make sure their Gmail address is in your Google Contacts
Choose how long you want to share your location for (for an hour or a whole day, it's up to you)
Tap the profile(s) of the person or people you want to share your location with
If asked about your contacts, give the Google Maps app permission to access them
If they do not have their own Google account:
Tap Copy to Clipboard, to copy a link they can tap to see your location
Paste the link in your text or email to them
People with the link can see your location for up to 72 hours, if you so choose
How to stop location sharing:
Open Google Maps
Tap your profile > Location Sharing
Tap the profile of the person you don't want to share your location with anymore
Tap Stop
How to Share Your Real-Time Location in Google Maps on iPhones & iPads:
Make sure the Gmail address of the person you want to share your location with is in your Google Contacts
On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Maps app and sign in
Tap your profile picture or initial > Location sharing > New share
Set how long you want to share your location
Tap Select People
If asked about your contacts, give Google Maps access to them
Choose a person
Tap Share. The person you chose will see that you shared your location with them.
If they do not have their own Google Account
Share your location with a link
On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Maps app and sign in.
Tap your profile picture or initial > Location sharing > New share
Tap Message to send via iMessage, or More > select a different app
People with this link will see your real-time location for as long as you choose, up to 72 hours
Tap your profile picture or initial Account Circle > Location sharing
Find the person with whom you want to stop sharing and turn off the switch next to them
Google Maps location sharing is a very useful feature. If you're old phone isn't quite up to the task, consider upgrading by selling yours in and buying a new one. Be sure to check out our posts on other cool features like Apple iOS 14 features and Galaxy Note 10 features, so you can start imagining all that you could do with your new phone.
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