Share your location on Google Maps

Introduction to Google Maps location sharing

Google Maps is much more than just a navigation tool. The Google Maps location sharing feature lets you share your location in real time with friends and family so they know exactly where you are. This feature is particularly useful when you are in an unfamiliar place or when you want someone to track your progress, for example while traveling.

Location sharing allows you to choose who can see your location and how long it is shared. People you share your location with can see the following information: your name, your Photo, your device's current location, your device's battery level, and your arrival and Departure time.

This feature is available even when Location History is disabled, providing flexibility and control over your privacy.

How to share location in real time?

Sharing your location on Google Maps is designed to be straightforward and user-friendly.

Instructions for sharing location with Google users:

1. Add contacts: First, you need to add the Gmail addresses of the people you want to share your location with to your Google Contacts.
2. Open the app and log in: Start the Google Maps app on your Android smartphone or tablet and log in.
3. Location sharing: Tap your profile picture or initials and select "Location sharing" followed by "New sharing."
4. Set duration: Determine how long you want to share your location.
5. Select person: Select the profile of the person you want to share the location with and confirm the selection.
6. Troubleshooting: If you have issues with location sharing for more than 24 hours, please check and confirm your age and settings.

Can you share your location with people without a Google account?

Even people without a Google account can receive your location. Simply send these contacts a location sharing link. You can easily send this link via email, SMS or other messaging app and the recipient can access your real-time location for the duration you specify.

Instructions to share location without Google account:

1. Open Google Maps: Launch the app and log in.
2. Enable location sharing: Choose your profile picture or initials, tap Location Sharing, then tap New Sharing.
3. Copy link: If you want to copy the location sharing link, select "Copy to clipboard".
4. Send link: Paste the copied link into a message and send it to the appropriate person.

How can I stop location sharing?

Stopping location sharing is just as easy as setting it up. You simply open the Google Maps app, tap your profile picture or initial, then tap "Location Sharing." Then tap the profile of the person you no longer want to share your location with and select "Stop."

The Google Maps location sharing feature is a very useful tool that offers security and convenience. With the detailed steps described in this article, you can easily share your Maps location and keep track of it. This way you are always informed about where your loved ones are and vice versa. However, always respect privacy and only share your location with trusted people.