Sharing your whereabouts with your loved ones so they know you’re safe or can call for help if you’re in danger can be very convenient for them and you, and now it’s easier than ever to use. From Google maps. Here it is:
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How to share your Google Maps location on your iPhone, iPad, Android or web browser
- Go to your Google Maps app (make sure your app is updated to the latest version) or visit Google maps at Google.com/maps
- Tap your profile picture in the top right
- press sharing of space
- Click the “Share Location” button
- Select the first row you see amount of time you share your space. If you don’t feel comfortable sharing your location indefinitely, make sure you set a time frame when you travel and then end (ie “for 1 hour” or “until you turn it off”).
- In the next row, Select the people you want to share your location with. Note: anyone with a link you send via email or text will be able to see your name, photo, and real-time location.
- press share button
- Your contact will receive an email or text message with a link. After clicking, your contact can view your location on Google Maps on their device.
You can share your location with your friends and loved ones here.
How to stop sharing your location on your iPhone, iPad, Android or web browser
- Go to your Google Maps app (make sure your app is updated to the latest version) or visit Google maps at Google.com/maps
- Tap your profile picture in the top right
- choose sharing of space
- In the bottom row, you will see the contact with whom you have shared your location
- click that row
- In the next menu, in the second line “stop“, to stop sharing your location.
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Follow these steps to share your location on Google Maps.
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Can I share with someone who doesn’t have a Google account?
Yes, you can share your Google Maps location with someone who doesn’t have a Google account. The steps involved are slightly different.
- Open it on your mobile device or tablet Google Maps program
- hit profile picture and go sharing of space
- press Share Location
- press More Options
- THE Share with link a menu will open. click on it “Share” button
- hit Copy it to copy your location sharing link
- Paste that link into an email, text, or other messaging app and send it to the person you want to share your location with.
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