Maps, a ubiquitous navigation app, not only helps you find your way but also allows you to share your live location with friends, family, or colleagues. Whether you're meeting up with someone, coordinating travel plans, or simply letting loved ones know you're safe, sharing your live location on
Google Maps
is a straightforward process.
Here's a general guide on how to share your live location using Google Maps:
Open Google Maps:
- Ensure that you have the latest version of the Google Maps app installed on your device.
- Open the app.
- Sign in:
- Make sure you are signed in to your Google Account.
- Share Your Location:
- Tap on the blue dot that represents your location on the map. This is usually located in the lower-right corner of the screen.
- Share Your Live Location:
- A menu will appear with various options. Look for the "Share your location" or "Share your real-time location" option.
- Choose Duration:
- Select the duration for which you want to share your live location. You can choose a specific time or select "Until you turn this off" for continuous sharing.
- Select Contacts:
- Choose the contacts with whom you want to share your live location. You can share it with specific people or select apps like messaging apps.
- Send:
- Once you have chosen the duration and selected the contacts, tap the "Send" or "Share" button.
- Monitor Shared Location:
- The recipients will receive a notification with a link to view your live location. They can open the link in a web browser to see your location on a map.
- Stop Sharing:
- You can stop sharing your live location at any time by going back to the same menu where you initiated the sharing and selecting the option to stop sharing.
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