SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.
Share your live location with Google Maps
Let one trusted person see where you are for a time you choose.
Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.
STEP 1 OF 7
Open Google Maps
Tap the Google Maps app and make sure you are signed in.
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STEP 1
Open Google Maps
Tap the Google Maps app and make sure you are signed in.
STEP 2
Open your account menu
Tap your picture or initial in the top-right corner.
STEP 3
Tap Location sharing
STEP 4
Tap New share
STEP 5
Choose a time
Choose how long the person should be able to see your live location.
STEP 6
Choose the person
Tap the trusted person's profile. If Google Maps asks for Contacts access, allow it only if you are comfortable doing so.
STEP 7
Start sharing
Check the person's name and tap Share.
If the person has no Google Account, you can copy a link instead, but anyone with that link may be able to use it for up to 24 hours.
IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT
A little help along the way.
Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.
I cannot find that option+
Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.
I need to go back a step+
Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.
Are these pictures of my device?+
They are example screens showing exactly where to tap. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.